Indonesia President Prabowo backs Papua New Guinea’s ASEAN bid
Having PNG, which is Indonesia’s “close neighbour," in the bloc could help make ASEAN stronger, thus raising the bloc’s position in the global constellation, President…
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The Pacific in 2025: Navigating the shared challenges
The region faces challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization, plus a 50th birthday party.
Relief as New Zealand pilot freed from captivity in Papua New Guinea
Calls for a peaceful resolution to the continuing conflict in Papua have grown following the release of Phillip Mehrtens on Saturday, after months of negotiations involving…
Pope says Trump, Harris ‘against life’ as Asia tour ends
The 87-year-old pontiff's comments on the US presidential hopefuls came as he defied health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the…
Indonesia President-elect Prabowo affirms friendship with Papua New Guinea after Australia visit
Papua New Guinea has in recent years been subject to influence from competing superpowers the United States and China. This, analysts say, makes PNG strategic for Indonesia to…
Indonesia-Papua New Guinea meeting highlights defence, development cooperation
Attending the third Indonesia-PNG Leaders Dialogue, PM Marape’s visit to the Bogor Palace in West Java heralded three memorandums of understanding on border movement, border…
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea affirm defence cooperation amid regional tensions
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi Retno renewed Indonesia’s commitment to engaging with PNG, highlighting the two countries’ interest in “working together to maintain peace…
Indian navy ships dock in Papua New Guinea
The INS Kolkata guided missile destroyer and INS Sahyadri frigate will stay in PNG's capital Port Moresby for two days, an Indian embassy official said.
US gets ‘unimpeded’ access to Papua New Guinea military bases
With Papua New Guinea's agreement, the United States will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports, including Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island and…
Papua New Guinea, US sign security pact with eye on China
The US has growing concerns about China’s rise in the Pacific, where it is trying to woo nations with an array of diplomatic and financial incentives.