Prime Minister, Hon.  James Marape has signed a framework agreement with the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas, committing the two countries to pursue, develop, and implement economic and technical cooperation activities within the two countries for the benefit of their people. The signing took place today at Taumeasina Island Resort in Apia,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has joined other heads of governments of member countries of the Common- wealth as the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) officially opened today in Apia. The 27th  CHOGM, under the theme ‘One Resilient Future; Transforming the Commonwealth’, started on Monday with preliminary meetings and culminates in the CHOGM-proper…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has personally congratulated the new prime minister of Singapore, Hon. Lawrence Wong, on his ascension to office. Prime Minister Marape congratulated Prime Minister Wong during a bilateral meeting with his counterpart in Apia on the margins of CHOGM Leaders Week. The two leaders seized the opportunity to discuss trade and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Papua New Guinea-owned businesses to maintain a strong presence and continued business relation between PNG and Samoa. Prime Minister Marape said both countries share common values in their development aspirations and PNG-owned businesses operating in Samoa stand to gain maximum returns on their investments. “I encourage our…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has had a bilateral meeting with President of Rwanda His Excellency Paul Kagame on  the  sidelines  of  the  Commonwealth  Heads  of  Government  Meeting (CHOGM). Prime Minister Marape thanked President Kagame for making time to meet with him. He also thanked him for contributing to the Commonwealth countries as Chair-in-Office of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape met with Indonesia’s newly inaugurated President, H.E. Prabowo Subianto, in Jakarta on Sunday night, just hours after the President’s official swearing-in. The bilateral meeting was held at the Presidential Palace, where both leaders discussed the future of the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea relationship. “President Subianto and I had a very good…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today extended his warmest congratulations to H.E. Prabowo Subianto on his inauguration as the eighth President of Indonesia. The historic event took place at the Parliamentary Complex in Jakarta, attended by regional and global leaders, including Prime Minister Marape. Pacific leaders from Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Vanutu and PNG…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will represent Papua New Guinea at the inauguration of H.E. Prabowo Subianto as the eighth President of the Republic of Indonesia, scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Senayan Parliament Complex in Jakarta. President-elect Subianto, a distinguished former military general and long-standing political figure, will be inaugurated alongside Vice…

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Ministers of State and all other Honourable Members of Parliament Leaders of Businesses, Esteemed Guests Ladies and Gentlemen Fellow Papua New Guineans I’m honored to open this significant conference, focusing on the critical issue of energy and its impact on our planet as well as what PNG is doing to regulate and promote the energy…

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Ahead of the inauguration of H.E. Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia’s eighth President on Sunday, October 20, 2024, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to building a stronger alliance with Indonesia. “Indonesia is a vital partner in the Pacific,” Prime Minister Marape stated. “Our shared border, our interconnected histories, and our mutual…

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