Australia and Tuvalu declare there are only a 'narrow set of circumstances' where the federal government might trigger a contentious part of the Falepili Union which allows Canberra to veto security arrangements struck by the Pacific Island nation.
Australia and Tuvalu have declared there are only a "narrow set of circumstances" where the federal government might trigger a contentious part of the Falepili Union which allows Canberra to veto security arrangements struck by the Pacific Island nation.
The foreign minister told a large audience in the capital Funafuti that Australia's commitments under the Falepili Union were an "expression of our sincerity, an embodiment of our commitment to this partnership"."The Falepili Union is about our collective sovereignty, safeguarding our future and supporting the people of Tuvalu to stay and thrive in your homeland," she said.
Australia has also extended a security guarantee to Tuvalu, promising to come it its aid if it faces military aggression, a humanitarian disaster or a global pandemic. "In the context of regional security dynamics, the primary considerations would be risks posed to Tuvalu's and Australia's sovereignty and security and our ability to meet our obligations under the treaty," it says.
Both countries have made it clear that nothing in the agreement would prevent Tuvalu from switching diplomatic recognition if it chooses to do so.
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