December 2023

Canberra, Australia, December 7, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expresses his gratitude for the invitation extended by Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese to address the Australian Parliament on February 8, 2024. The announcement was made on Thursday, December 7, 2023, by Prime Minister Albanese during a press conference held outside the Australian […]

Canberra, Australia, December 7, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his appreciation for the significant progress made in the longstanding relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea, following the signing today of the historic A$200 million (K455 million) Bilateral Security Agreement. The ceremony took place at Parliament House in Canberra, with Australian Prime

Canberra, Australia – December 6, 2023 – Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape arrived safely in Canberra, Australia, this afternoon, marking the commencement of a crucial diplomatic mission. The highlight of the visit is the anticipated signing of the Framework Agreement for Closer Security Relations between Australia and Papua New Guinea tomorrow.

Port Moresby, December 1, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends heartfelt congratulations to the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) on achieving 50 years of distinguished public service to Papua New Guinea since its inception on December 1, 1973. Speaking on the momentous occasion of NBC’s 50th anniversary celebration, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the historical

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – December 3, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends heartfelt gratitude to France for their remarkable ‘country package’ commitment of US$100 million (K344 million) dedicated to preserving nature, forests, and mitigating climate impact. Papua New Guinea, boasting the world’s third-largest primary rainforest, holds 7 per cent of the

Port Moresby, December 1, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, December 1, 2023, embarked on a significant journey to Dubai, where an unprecedented financial package dedicated to Papua New Guinea, focusing on nature, forests, and climate change, will be unveiled by France. Prime Minister Marape is expected to return to Papua New