The four days stopover of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) carrier the Izumo, is part of Japan’s relationship with other maritime nations in the pacific to ensuring peace and prosperity in the region. The Commanding Officer of the JS Izumo, Captain Takemasa Jo, said that Japan being a maritime nation itself in the pacific has developed ties, called “Kizuna” in Japanese, with other maritime nations like Papua New Guinea (PNG), in the political and economic areas as well as in national security between countries for decades. “Such a special relationship can be constructed by sharing a common sense…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape now wants everyone from the political level down to the departments, and the provinces and districts to work together to fully implement the newly launched Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) 4 (2023- 2027) to achieve the development aspirations of Papua New Guinea (PNG). During the launching of the MTDP 4, Marape plainly stated that this next phase of the development plan is important for service and development to reach the people in the remotest parts of the country; therefore, it will only fully achieve its set out priorities when everybody work together. “This is a…
The flagship of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)- the JS Izumo and its crew, is now anchored off the coast of Port Moresby city for a four-day visit to the country, which will include dialogues with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) and other activities. PNGDF Navy Captain Peter Tupma, the Chief of Force Capability and Development Branch, in welcoming the JS Izumo to Papua New Guinea (PNG), said that the visit of the flagship shows the strong relationship between the two countries. “The visit signifies that Papua New Guinea and Japan are more than just friends,…
Indonesian investors have been urged to consider investing in the development of oil palm projects in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to develop the palm oil sector and tap into the opportunities in oil palm production and export. Minister Maru said Indonesia has a big demand for palm oil, and the opportunity that PNG presents is something Indonesian investors should look at very closely. “We have a lot of resources, a lot of investment opportunities. We have millions of hectors of grassland that can be used for oil palm,” said the minister. The availability of grassland is important because currently, world…
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru has revealed that trade between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Indonesia over the years has been quite low despite the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Minister Maru, when giving his remarks at the Inaugural PNG- Indonesia Business Forum at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby on Wednesday 05th July, revealed that the two-way trade between the two countries stands at only USD$207million. “For us in Papua New Guinea, it means Indonesia is not even within the top ten trading partners of Papua New Guinea, nor are we, and yet we…
Prime Minister James Marape extends his heartfelt appreciation to Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo for his immensely successful one-day visit to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The visit resulted in several significant accomplishments and outcomes. Reflecting on the visit as President Widodo departed Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape expressed his jubilation and commendation for the fruitful discussions and achievements reached during the high-level engagement. “We are deeply honored to host President Widodo, especially considering Indonesia’s remarkable position as the 16th-largest economy in the world with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of US$1.392 trillion and the 7th-largest…
The President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Joko Widodo has made it clear that there is a need for a stronger economic cooperation with Papua New Guinea (PNG) to strengthen the economies of both countries going forward. PNG and Indonesia have had a good relationship since independence but not a strong relationship in the areas of trade and investment. President Widodo expressed that PNG is a close friend, as well as a strategic partner of Indonesia. “Therefore, Prime Minister Marape and I want this close relationship to be marked by economic cooperation, which is essential for both countries,” said…
H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, GCL, GCMG, KStJ, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, today welcomed the President of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo who arrived in Port Moresby on a one-day State Visit today. This is the second State Visit by President Widodo to Papua New Guinea. Shortly after his arrival this morning, President Widodo called on the Governor General at Government House. President Widodo informed the Governor General that the purpose of his visit to PNG was to strengthen partnership between Indonesia and PNG that is based on the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial…
National airline, Air Niugini has selected and signed an agreement with Rolls Royce in the United Kingdom (UK) recently for its Trent 1000 engine for the airline’s recently ordered Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Trent 1000 engine manufactured by Rolls Royce is renowned for its outstanding performance, efficiency, and low emission. Its advanced features include its enhanced fuel efficiency and improved maintenance program which enables the optimisation of operations and cost reduction, ensuring long term sustainability, profitability, and better value airfares. Air Niugini’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Seddon said “By choosing the Trent 1000 engine for Air Niugini’s Boeing…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape and the President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Joko Widodo have come together for a bilateral meeting to discuss matters of trade, investments, political aspirations, and people to people relations. PM Marape in his opening speech at the bilateral meeting welcomed the president, saying that Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Indonesia share a very close relationship since PNG’s independence. Highlighting this relationship, Marape said this close tie was further strengthened by the closeness of the two countries in terms of land and sea border. “Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have been great partners since…