Australia out of 'naughty corner' in relationship with PNG, Anthony Albanese says

Anthony Albanese says Australia's foreign aid budget for PNG is "good for Australia's national interest".There will be an expansion of a program allowing people in PNG to work in Australia's agriculture and care sectors.

Anthony Albanese wrapped up the PNG trip on Friday afternoon - the first for a prime minister since 2018 - getting an agreement to finalise talks on a security pact by the end of April.Mr Albanese said he "hoped to have a signing in June". "We were in a position where we were just in the naughty corner, unable to engage in the region," Mr Albanese said on Saturday.

"That is good humanitarian policy, but it's also good for Australia's national interest," Mr Albanese said.The leaders of PNG and Australia greet rugby league players before a game at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane in September 2022. The possibility of a PNG-based team in the NRL will be the subject of future talks.Mr Albanese said it was important healthcare and education in PNG was in the best position.

"While it's disappointing that treaty is not being signed on this visit, I look forward to it being signed in the coming months," Senator Birmingham told reporters in Adelaide on Friday.Australia is PNG's largest trade and investment partner and provides the biggest share of development assistance.

Further talks are planned? LOL

Another photo op 😆. Did AlboMP also post a selfie for TotoAlbanese Twitter page from PNG? Albo is so out of his depth 🥴🌭🇦🇺 auspol

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