Australia signs defence alliance with Pacific nation Fiji

Australia and Fiji signed a major defence treaty on Monday, The Ocean of Peace Alliance marks Fiji's first-ever alliance, while the Pacific nation will become Australia's fourth formal ally, after the U.S., New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the pact with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka during a trip to capital Suva. The pair also signed a second comprehensive treaty covering everything from climate action to economic cooperation.