Australia-Fiji Defense Pact
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Australia and Fiji have signed the "Ocean of Peace Alliance," a mutual defense treaty. This pact commits both nations to provide aid if either is attacked. The agreement emphasizes the need for Pacific nations to unite and strengthen security cooperation.
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