Morrison says Indo-Pacific must remain ‘secure and resilient’ in veiled swipe at China

Macron backs prime minister, saying Australia is at the forefront of threats in the region and France is committed to defending the balance'

The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has called for global cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, lashing China for undermining the rule of law and threatening a world order that favours freedom".

In a speech to the council of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris, Morrison called for other countries to join in addressing instability in the Indo-Pacific, saying an inclusive and resilient" region would benefit the globe.