(ARMED FORCES) – On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Papua New Guinea for the signing of a new military pact and surveillance agreement between the island nation and the U.S. as part of the Biden administration's China strategy.
According to a State Department spokesperson, the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) will "replace an outdated Status of Forces Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding regarding defense cooperation."
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While details of the agreement have not been released, Papua New Guinea officials have confirmed that the pact will grant the U.S. military access to ports and airports and could eventually lead to the establishment of bases in the country. James Marape, the PNG Prime Minister said on Sunday that the island should expect an increased presence of U.S. forces and contractors over the next 15 years.
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