Australia overcomes last-minute concerns to secure sweeping Pacific police training plan
by Daniel Hurst in Nuku'alofa, Tonga from on (#6Q9WC)
Anthony Albanese says it is a Pacific-led initiative' that reflects the desire of neighbours to stand with each other'
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Pacific island leaders have agreed to back a sweeping regional policing plan after Australia and other supporters overcame last-minute concerns the proposal was part of a geopolitical play to exclude China.
But each Pacific nation will decide whether to contribute to the proposed new multinational police unit, which will provide a rapid response to disasters or other major security challenges.
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