Prime Minister James Marape has reflected on the achievements of his government ever since taking office seven (7) years ago and is content with the results in all the sectors so far.

Prime Minister Marape described the period since taking office on the 30th of May 2019, as a Journey of Economic Recovery, Institutional Reform, Nation Building, and laying strong foundations for Papua New Guinea's future despite significant Domestic and Global Challenges.

Marking the Seventh Anniversary of his Election as Prime Minister over the weekend, Marape thanked the People of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Coalition Partners, Members of Parliament, Provincial and Local-Level Governments, Public Servants, Churches, Development Partners, and ordinary citizens who have contributed to the country's progress over the past 7 years.

“It has been my privilege to be given the opportunity to lead our Country for the last Seven years. I thank all who have assisted in Government and Nation-Building during this period as we worked together for Papua New Guinea,” Prime Minister Marape said.

“When we took Office on 30th May 2019, the challenges before us were substantial. The Economy was in Recession, Foreign Exchange Shortages were severe, Business Confidence was affected, and National Interest had too often been overtaken by Personal Interest. We set out to place our Country back on a path where no place, no person, and no child would be left behind.”

Prime Minister Marape noted that his Government subsequently faced additional Challenges, including the COVID-19 Pandemic, Global Inflationary Pressures, Supply Chain disruptions, Geopolitical tensions, and Commodity Market volatility.

“Seven years on, we may not have achieved everything we set out to do, but we have achieved much and established strong foundations for future Growth and Prosperity.”

Looking ahead, Marape acknowledged that challenges remain but expressed confidence in the country's future.

“The work of Nation-Building never ends. There is still much to do, but the foundations have been laid. Our Vision remains to build a wealthy, healthy, educated, safe, and united Papua New Guinea where every citizen has the opportunity to succeed. I remain optimistic about our Nation's future. Together we have overcome challenges, and together we will continue building a stronger Papua New Guinea for future generations.”

Prime Minister Marape concluded by thanking Papua New Guineans for their trust, resilience, patience, and continued support over the past seven years.

“Papua New Guinea’s best days are ahead of us. Let us continue working together to build the country our children and grandchildren deserve.”