Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that Cabinet has formally approved the landmark Mutual Defence Treaty between Papua New Guinea and Australia, elevating the two countries’ defence and security partnership to its highest level in history. “Australia has only one other mutual defence treaty of this type and at our request Papua New Guinea…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today met with Speaker of the National Parliament, Hon. Job Pomat, at Melanesian Haus, Waigani, where the Speaker formally presented the National Parliament’s 2026 Budget Submission of over K615 million. The Speaker emphasized that the Legislature, as one of the three Arms of Government, must receive the same level of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today urged Hamas to release all hostages— including the remains of those who have died in captivity— as an essential first step to halting the conflict and opening the way to credible political negotiations. He reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s friendship with Israel and offered PNG’s support to help mediate a…

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Speaking after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape issued a powerful appeal to world leaders and industries to take urgent action to preserve the planet, warning that Earth is fast approaching a “boiling point” due to human-induced climate change. Prime Minister Marape said science is clear that the anthropogenic…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for his strong support towards Papua New Guinea’s ongoing advocacy for climate justice, sustainable forestry, and ocean conservation. Prime Minister Marape met with Secretary-General Guterres in New York following the UN General Assembly, where the UN chief reaffirmed his commitment to stand with…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Hon. Ishmael Toroama on his declaration as President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville for a second term in office. Speaking from New York in the United States today, Prime Minister Marape extended his warm regards on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, acknowledging…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has delivered a powerful address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly, celebrating Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence and UN membership, while urging the world to embrace peace and take urgent action on climate change. Speaking before world leaders in New York, Prime Minister Marape began by congratulating…

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Madam  President, Secretary-General, Excellencies,  Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, First, I thank our Almighty Creator  God — the Father, Son,  and Holy Spirit — for their care over my country, Papua New Guinea. It is with deep honour that I bring to this Assembly the warm greetings of ten million people. This year, Papua  New…

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Acting Prime Minister John Rosso has announced that the National Examination dates for Grades 8, 10 and 12 will remain as it is and the polling date for the Local Level Government elections has been deferred. “Over the past three days I have convened a series of meetings involving key electoral stakeholders to consider how…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on the European Union to build stronger trade and investment partnerships with Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region, stressing that fair commerce, not aid, is the pathway to sustainable development. Speaking at the European Union–Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General…

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