Australia earmarks US$42 million for Asean security pact: ‘we face destabilising, provocative, coercive actions’
Australia said on Monday that Indo-Pacific and Southeast Asian countries are facing serious defence threats as it set aside more funds for a maritime security pact with Asean member states during a summit with the Southeast Asian bloc. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would invest A$64 million (US$41.8 million) over four years, including A$40 … Read more
