Prime Minister James Marape, today concluded the US-Pacific Leaders’ Summit and expressed his gratitude to the Biden Administration. The summit was an excellent opportunity for Pacific Island leaders to meet with President Biden and discuss issues related to mutual prosperity, security, and sustainability in the region. He said it is great to see the United…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has used the opportunity of the 2nd US-PIF Summit to push for more follow-up action from the United States besides Security and Politics that he said must also encompass Trade & Commerce and other development areas. He pointed out that a “full” relationship between the two countries “must embody all…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has told American government officials and the business sector that Pacific Island nations were not there in the United States to ask for Aid and grant but to negotiate for better business opportunities for themselves. Prime Minister Marape, who was the spokesperson for the Pacific Island nations, was speaking at…

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WASHINGTON D.C.: Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, has arrived in the capital of the United States of America, for the second United States-Pacific Island Country Summit, commencing Monday (25-26/09/2023). This summit builds on the historic first-ever Summit last year and augments discussions on shared priorities and commitments after the U.S.-Pacific Islands…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape categorically denied the rumors circulating on social media regarding impending police action against him, asserting that they are nothing more than a calculated smokescreen orchestrated by political adversaries and their associates, who are currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies. On the evening of Saturday, September 23, 2023, Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is preparing to attend two significant overseas engagements in October – the inaugural PNG-Asia Mining & Petroleum Investment Conference in Hong Kong and the 3rd Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China.  Prime Minister Marape was being briefed today by Chinese Ambassador to PNG, HE. Zeng Fanhua…

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The National Government is fully committed to assembling a determined and formidable team of athletes for the highly-anticipated 2023 Pacific Games, scheduled to be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from November 19 to December 2, 2023. Prime Minister James Marape, a passionate advocate for the unifying power of sports, emphasised the remarkable ability of sports…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his belief that rugby league will serve as a catalyst for national unity and inspire the youth of Papua New Guinea to play sports and find positive pathways through life. During a welcoming dinner on Thursday evening, Prime Minister Marape extended his warm greetings to the Australian and Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has responded to recent assertions made by Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill regarding his overseas travel plans. He affirmed that his overseas engagements are for national interests and he is not wasting time or money contrary to O’Neill’s assertion and past practises.  “As a sovereign nation, representations at important international meetings…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today extended a warm and formal welcome to the new British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Her Excellency Ms. Angela Macro. The meeting took place in Port Moresby. High Commissioner Macro assumes her role succeeding outgoing High Commissioner Keith Scott, who will be embarking on another diplomatic assignment. Prime…

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