Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP met with the Special Envoy for the Federated State of Micronesia President His Excellency Wesley Simina, Mr. Kandhi Elieisar on Tuesday, May 12 in Port Moresby. The bilateral meeting was held on the margins of the Melanesian Ocean Summit Leaders Plenary. In his remarks, Prime Minister Marape welcomed Special…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Pacific and Southeast Asian leaders to unite in protecting the world’s oceans, warning that the survival of island nations, cultures, economies, and future generations depends on urgent collective action. Speaking at the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit 2026, Prime Minister Marape said the gathering represented far more than…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today held productive Bilateral discussions with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga His Excellency Fatafehi Fakafānua focused on strengthening Pacific solidarity, regional cooperation, economic partnership, healthcare collaboration, aviation connectivity, security cooperation, and sustainable development initiatives. The Meeting was held on the margins of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially opened the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit 2026 at APEC Haus in Port Moresby today, calling on Pacific nations and the international community to unite in protecting the world’s oceans and safeguarding the future of humanity. Welcoming Leaders and Delegates from Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s strong and enduring relationship with Vanuatu following bilateral discussions held on the sidelines of the Melanesian Ocean Summit in Port Moresby with Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Jotham Napat. Prime Minister Marape said the meeting reflected the deep historical, cultural, and political ties shared between Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly rejected claims made by East Sepik Governor Allan Bird alleging the existence of “slush funds” under the Office of the Prime Minister and suggestions that Government funding allocations are being used to influence the 2027 National General Election. Prime Minister Marape described the comments as irresponsible, misleading, and…

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Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste have agreed to establish reciprocal embassies following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Timor-Leste President His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta at Melanesian Haus today (11.05.26). The meeting, held on the sidelines of the inaugural Melanesian Oceans Summit, focused on deepening trade, diplomatic ties, and people-to-people exchanges between…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed International Leaders arriving in Papua New Guinea for the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Conference, which will be held at APEC Haus in Port Moresby from 11–14 May, 2026. Speaking at a Press Conference yesterday, Sunday 10 May, 2026, Prime Minister Marape described the Conference as a historic gathering that…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today welcomed His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, to Papua New Guinea for bilateral talks and the inaugural Melanesian Oceans Summit 2026. President Ramos-Horta is visiting PNG from 10 to 13 May at the invitation of Prime Minister Marape. The visit will focus on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has underscored the transformational role of the Government’s Connect PNG infrastructure program in opening up economic opportunities across Papua New Guinea, particularly through Agriculture and other Renewable Sectors that can create sustainable income and employment for ordinary Papua New Guineans. Speaking on the broader vision behind the Government’s nationwide Road…

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