Published: October 23, 2018
Naval base considered a potential strategic asset as Australia tries to contain China’s influence in Pacific
Defence officials have been deployed on a “scoping visit” to Manus Island as Australia and Papua New Guinea work on plans to develop a joint naval base.
Department of Defence officers were sent to survey the Lombrum base between 28 August and 30 August, after the PNG prime minister, Peter O’Neill, expressed interest in working with Australia to redevelop the site as a joint facility.
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