Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Papua New Guinea’s historic direct export of live fish to Hong Kong as a major breakthrough in the country’s push to expand agricultural and fisheries exports into Asia- Pacific markets. The milestone flight by Air Niugini, which transported four tonnes of live fish from Port Moresby to Hong…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the approval of a groundbreaking US$63.4 million grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Papua New Guinea — the country’s first-ever single-nation GCF project — marking a major milestone in international recognition of PNG’s leadership in global climate action. The GCF Board, meeting in Port Moresby this…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape departed Papua New Guinea today for a 10-day official visit to the United States and United Kingdom, where he will engage in strategic meetings with major global oil, gas, and mining leaders, and participate in a high-level climate and biodiversity dialogue hosted by His Majesty King Charles III. Speaking to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to reform Papua New Guinea’s alcohol and tobacco sector, crack down on illicit trade, and promote safe and legal consumption — while supporting legitimate business — during the official launch of the FTI Consulting Report on Illicit Alcohol in Papua New Guinea. Speaking at the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board and over 150 international delegates to Papua New Guinea this week, marking the start of a series of high-level global visits in the lead-up to the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Prime Minister Marape said the convening of the 42nd GCF Board Meeting…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued an impassioned appeal to the international community to act urgently and decisively in preserving the world’s forests and oceans – describing them as the “lungs and lifeline of our planet” – during his keynote address at the 42nd Meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board held in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has met the Ambassador of Italy to Australia with accreditation in Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, His Excellency Paolo Crudele. H.E Crudele paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at his office at Melanesian Haus, Port Moresby on Thursday, 26 June 2025. Papua New Guinea established…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board to Port Moresby for what he described as a “historic moment not just for Papua New Guinea, but for all nations committed to saving planet Earth.” Speaking ahead of the opening of the GCF Board Meeting, Prime Minister Marape expressed deep appreciation…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Autonomous Bougainville Government President His Excellency Ishmael Toroama today signed the landmark Melanesian Agreement in Port Moresby, charting a peaceful and legally defined course for the next phase of the Bougainville peace process. The ceremony was witnessed by Moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae, ministers from both governments, members of the…

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– Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has clarified Papua New Guinea’s position on the issue of West Papua during the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit in Suva, Fiji, reaffirming PNG’s respect for Indonesia’s sovereignty while supporting the MSG’s right to advocate for Melanesian cultural identity and human rights. Responding to misinterpretations in a…

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