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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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has departed Papua New Guinea today for an important Official Visit to France, where he is expected to hold high-level Bilateral Talks with French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron and senior French Government leaders. The Visit reciprocates President Macron’s historic State Visit to Papua New Guinea in 2023 and marks…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed current Sydney Roosters and NRL representative player Connor Watson to Papua New Guinea during his visit to Port Moresby to tour PNG Chiefs facilities and explore potential opportunities with the Franchise ahead of its historic entry into the National Rugby League competition in 2028. Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has hailed the successful Hosting of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit 2026 at APEC Haus in Port Moresby this week as a major milestone for Papua New Guinea’s Regional and Global engagement, describing the gathering as proof of PNG’s growing strategic importance in connecting the Pacific and South-East Asia. The…

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The National Government will freeze retail fuel prices at April levels until the end of June 2026 to cushion families and small businesses from skyrocketing global oil costs, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced Sunday (17.05.26). The emergency intervention comes as global oil prices turn volatile and elevated following major supply disruptions from the Iran-Hormuz…

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