• UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
NewsExplored
  • UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • LinkedIn

  • Tumblr

  • RSS

USA

US to join Australia in Papua New Guinea naval base plan

US to join Australia in Papua New Guinea naval base plan
Newsexplored
17th November 2018
6
SHARES
ShareTweet
SubscribeRedditGoogleWhatsappStumbleuponPinterestDiggLinkedinTumblrTelegram
Views:
1
Scene from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson on May 3, 2017 in the western Pacific OceanImage copyright Getty Images
Image caption The US is wary of China’s plans in the Pacific region

The US says it will join Australia in developing a naval base in Papua New Guinea (PNG), in an apparent move to curb China’s growing influence.

Vice-President Mike Pence said the three countries would work together on the facility on Manus Island.

Australia announced last month that it would work with PNG to develop the island’s Lombrum Naval Base.

Mr Pence made the announcement on the sidelines of the Apec summit in the PNG capital, Port Moresby.

“The United States will partner with Papua New Guinea and Australia on their joint initiative at Lombrum Naval Base,” he said.

“We will work with these two nations to protect sovereignty and maritime rights in the Pacific islands.”

Lombrum, which was a major US naval base during World War Two, holds a strategic position overlooking busy trade routes.

The US and Australia have a shared concern over China’s increasing influence in the region. Reports earlier this year that Beijing was looking to build a permanent military base in the South Pacific alarmed both countries.

Mr Pence did not elaborate on US plans for the Manus Island base or whether US ships would be permanently stationed there.

He said the facility would show US commitment to an “open and free Indo-Pacific”.

“Our commitment is to stand with countries across this region who are anxious to partner with us for security,” he added.

data-ad-format="auto">

Australian defence minister Christopher Pyne has said some Australian ships would probably be based permanently at Lombrum, broadcaster ABC reported.

Australia and the US are part of the “Five Eyes” Western intelligence alliance along with Canada, New Zealand and the UK.

Earlier this month Australian PM Scott Morrison announced a multi-billion dollar fund for Pacific island nations to build infrastructure – another apparent attempt to counter Beijing.

He said the project aimed to restore the Pacific to the “front and centre” of Australia’s foreign outlook.


China has been providing millions of dollars in loans for infrastructure projects in the region and has become the second-largest donor of foreign aid there behind Australia.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Share on Skype (Opens in new window)

Related

Related Itemsaustraliaguineanavalpapua
USA
17th November 2018
Newsexplored @newsexploredweb

Related Itemsaustraliaguineanavalpapua

More in USA

  • Read More
    50 Cent: Claims police told to ‘shoot’ rapper investigated

    Views:1 Image copyright Getty Images Police in New York are investigating claims a senior officer told members...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Anthony Weiner leaves prison for halfway house in Brooklyn

    Views:1 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Anthony Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in jail in...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Are the super-rich ruining Burning Man?

    Views:1 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Part of Black Rock City, the temporary settlement in the...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Mountain lion in California tree ‘rescued’ by firefighters

    Views:1 Image copyright California Department of Fish and Wildlife Image caption The cougar was resting on a...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Key senator vows to probe discussions about removing Trump

    Views:1 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Senator Lindsey Graham said he was “stunned” by the latest comments...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Viewpoint: Why Trump may win his legal fight over border wall

    Views:1 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionOther presidents got money for a border barrier...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Heather Nauert withdraws nomination as US envoy to UN

    Views:1 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWho is Heather Nauert? US President Donald Trump’s...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Lee Radziwill: Jackie Kennedy’s sister dies aged 85

    Views:1 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Radziwill, seen here in 2004, was a friend to artistic...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Europeans reveal who they wish was in the White House

    Views:1 Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption German Chancellor Angela Merkel (r) questioned the US’s tariff war with...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Texas detention centre stops force-feeding migrants

    Views:1 Image copyright Reuters Image caption US Border Patrol agents from El Paso conduct training exercises near...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Mexico border wall: Trump faces fight in the courts

    Views:1 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTrump: ‘I’ve signed the order – now we’ll...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
  • Read More
    Paul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years – Mueller

    Views:1 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Paul Manafort also faces a possible fine of between $50,000 and...

    Newsexplored 17th November 2018
Scroll for more
Tap
data-ad-format="auto">
NewsExplored

NewsExplored - Making sure all the latest news is explored?

Contact us for help

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Proxy voting: MPs to trial scheme for pregnant women and new parents
    UK22nd January 2019
  • Prince William says celebrities shunned mental health charity
    UK23rd January 2019
  • Migrants force-fed at Texas detention centre
    USA31st January 2019
  • Antibiotic resistance plan to fight ‘urgent’ global threat
    UK24th January 2019
  • 50 Cent: Claims police told to ‘shoot’ rapper investigated
    USA18th February 2019
  • Anthony Weiner leaves prison for halfway house in Brooklyn
    USA18th February 2019
  • Are the super-rich ruining Burning Man?
    USA18th February 2019
  • Mountain lion in California tree ‘rescued’ by firefighters
    USA17th February 2019
  • Les Rehrer says:

    Hello Its me :P and thanks for this post

  • optumrx login says:

    Thank For News.

  • Kent Laatsch says:

    Please let me know if you're looking for a writer…

  • Bob says:

    RT News was where I learned that Erdogan controlled isis.…

Copyright © 2018 Top News Theme. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by Wordpress.

California wildfires: More than 1,000 believed missing
California wildfires: Trump to visit state’s deadliest wildfire
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok