Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the continued expansion and modernisation of Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector following a visit to the ATR aircraft manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France, where he met with ATR Chief Executive Officer Ms Nathalie Tarnaud Laude and Chief Commercial Officer Mr Alexis Vidal. Prime Minister Marape visited the ATR…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed Papua New Guinea’s sincere gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron for the warm hospitality, friendship, and strong support extended to Papua New Guinea during his historic official visit to France. Prime Minister Marape said President Macron had accorded Papua New Guinea one of the highest honours possible through…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape last night joined His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron of France for a special visit to the internationally acclaimed “Plumes of Paradise” exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris. The visit on the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, formed part of Prime Minister Marape’s official…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has thanked the Government and people of France for their warm hospitality and enduring friendship with Papua New Guinea during a luncheon hosted in Paris with members of the French National Assembly and officials on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Prior to the luncheon, Prime Minister Marape and the Papua New…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed major progress in strategic cooperation between Papua New Guinea and France following high-level discussions held on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in Paris with officials from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), French Government representatives, and European development partners. The discussions focused on several key areas of cooperation, including: *…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has invited leading French investors, financiers, infrastructure companies, and technology firms to partner Papua New Guinea as the country enters a new era of economic growth driven by energy, infrastructure, industrial development, and regional connectivity. Prime Minister Marape made the call during a high-level meeting hosted by MEDEF International in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape arrived in Paris, France, today for his official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Papua New Guinea and France, while promoting trade, investment, climate cooperation, energy partnerships, and economic opportunities for Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape and his delegation arrived at Paris-Charles de Gaulle International Airport this morning…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reassured Papua New Guineans that Government has acted decisively to stabilise Fuel supplies and shield citizens from rising Global Fuel Prices caused by international conflict and instability in Global Energy Markets. Addressing Media today at Melanesian Haus prior to his departure for France, Prime Minister Marape apologized for the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Land Title holders, Authorities, and affected Communities to exercise compassion, patience, and cooperation as Government works toward long-term and orderly solutions to Urban Eviction issues in Port Moresby and other urban centres. Speaking at a Press Conference today at Melanesian Haus, Prime Minister Marape said Government had…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and the General Public to remain patient and allow the ongoing Independent Review into PNGDF Recruitment and related processes to reach its full conclusion. Speaking at a Press Conference today at Melanesian Haus, Prime Minister Marape confirmed that the…

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