Albanese hosts Pacific heavyweights as Origin showdown kicks off | 9 News Australia

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is looking to strike another Pacific treaty as he hosts three Asia-Pacific leaders at the Origin decider tonight. The Prime Ministers of PNG, Tonga and Samoahave been invited to Brisbane to join the PM - who recently signed economic and security treaties with Fiji and the Solomon Islands. A $250 million dollar Pacific Rugby League partnership will be announced today, allowing school competitions to be played in the region. It comes after Anthony Albanese took aim at China, slamming Beijing for the "provocative" launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia a

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