Foreign relations of Papua New Guinea

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APEC 2018 in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's foreign policy reflects close ties with Australia and other traditional allies and cooperative relations with neighboring countries. Its views on international political and economic issues are generally moderate.

Papua New Guinea belongs to a variety of regional organizations, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum; the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) (Papua New Guinea is an observer member of the ASEAN); the South Pacific Commission; the Pacific Islands Forum; the Melanesian Spearhead Group and the South Pacific Regional Environmental Program (SPREP).

Papua New Guinea has been a member of The Forum of Small States (FOSS) since the group's founding in 1992.<ref name="singaporebook">Template:Cite book.</ref>

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Papua New Guinea maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Bilateral relations

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	See Australia–Papua New Guinea relations Relations with Australia were strained in 2006 when Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare was accused of having facilitated Julian Moti's escape to the Solomon Islands.<ref name="RNZI_33672">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Moti was wanted in Australia for serious alleged child sex offences. In retaliation, the Australian government banned Somare from entering Australia; all talks between Canberra and Port Moresby were suspended. In September 2007, relations began to thaw,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and in December 2007, the new Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, met Sir Michael in Bali. Rudd announced what appears to be a normalisation of relations: "This relationship has been through a very difficult period in recent times. There has in effect been a freeze on ministerial contact between the two governments. I do not believe that's an appropriate way for the future."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Australia has a High Commission in Port Moresby and a consulate-general in Lae.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Papua New Guinea has a High Commission in Canberra and consulates-general in Brisbane and Sydney.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	9 August 1976	Canada is accredited to Papua New Guinea from its High Commission in Canberra, Australia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Papua New Guinea is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.<ref name="US">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	12 October 1976	See China–Papua New Guinea relations The Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the People's Republic of China (PRC) established official diplomatic relations in 1976, soon after Papua New Guinea became independent. The two countries currently maintain diplomatic, economic and, to a lesser degree, military relations. Relations are cordial; China is a significant provider of both investments and development aid to Papua New Guinea.
Template:Flag	13 October 1989	In the late 2000s, Papua New Guinea began to strengthen its relations with Cuba. Cuba provides medical aid to the country.<ref>Template:Cite news Alt URL Template:Webarchive</ref> In September 2008, a PNG government representative attended the first Cuba-Pacific Islands ministerial meeting in Havana, aimed at "strengthening cooperation" between Cuba and Pacific Island countries, notably in coping with the effects of climate change.<ref>"Cuba-Pacific ministerial meeting underway in Havana", ABC Radio Australia, 17 September 2008</ref>
Template:Flag	20 April 1978	Cyprus is represented in Papua New Guinea through its High Commission in Canberra, Australia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	As of November 2005, relations with Pacific neighbor Fiji have been strained by revelations that a number of Fijian mercenaries have been operating illegally on the island of Bougainville, arming and training a rebel militia. Both Fiji and Papua New Guinea are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Template:Flag	22 June 1976	See France–Papua New Guinea relations Official diplomatic relations were established in 1976. Papua New Guinea is a member of the United Nations' Special Committee on Decolonization. The French government has noted what it calls Port Moresby's "moderate" attitude on the issue of the decolonisation of New Caledonia - which, like Papua New Guinea, is located in Melanesia.<ref>Template:Cite news Template:Dead link</ref> The French National Assembly maintains a Friendship Group with Papua New Guinea.
Template:Flag	19 May 1976	See India-Papua New Guinea Relations India has a High Commission in Port Moresby.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Papua New Guinea maintains a High Commission in New Delhi.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	See Indonesia–Papua New Guinea relations Western New Guinea (which consists of six Indonesian provinces: Papua, West Papua, Central Papua, Highland Papua, South Papua, and Southwest Papua) and Papua New Guinea share a Template:Convert border that has raised tensions and ongoing diplomatic issues over many decades.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Indonesia is represented in Papua New Guinea with an embassy in Port Moresby and a consulate in Vanimo. Reciprocally, Papua New Guinea has an Ambassador in Jakarta and a Consul-General in Jayapura.
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	Diplomatic relations between Japan and Papua New Guinea were established on 16 September 1975, the date Papua-New Guinea became independent. Japan maintains an embassy at Port Moresby. Papua-New Guinea is currently the largest recipient of Japanese foreign aid in the Pacific. Ministerial level visits are frequent between the two countries.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Reciprocally, Papua New Guinea has an embassy in Tokyo.
Template:Flag	Template:Dts	Diplomatic relations between both countries established 5 April 1995 when first Ambassador of Kuwait to Papua New Guinea with residence in Tokyo Mr.Suhail K. Shuhaiber presented his credentials to Governor General of Papua New Guinea Sir Wiwa Korowi.<ref name=":4" />
Template:Flag	19 May 1976	See Mexico–Papua New Guinea relations Mexico is accredited to Papua New Guinea from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Papua New Guinea is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.<ref name="US" />
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	See New Zealand–Papua New Guinea relations New Zealand has a High Commission in Port Moresby.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Papua New Guinea has a High Commission in Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	In March 2009, The Philippines and Papua New Guinea entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would enhance the cooperation between the two countries on the development of fisheries. The MoU will facilitate technology transfer in aquaculture development, promotion of shipping ventures, investments, technical training, joint research, and "strategic complementation" of each country's plans in the "Coral Triangle" – or the waters between the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In the same year, Papua New Guinea asked the Philippines for help in its pursuit of membership to ASEAN.<ref>Papua New Guinea asks RP support for Asean membership bid Template:Webarchive Retrieved 8 July 2009</ref><ref>Somare seeks PGMA's support for PNG's ASEAN membership bid Template:Webarchive Retrieved 8 July 2009</ref>
Template:Flag	10 February 1978	See Papua New Guinea–Poland relations.
Template:Flag	23 May 1976	Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 1976.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Papua New Guinea recognized Kosovo as independent from 3 October 2012 until withdrawing its recognition on 5 July 2018.
Template:Flag	19 May 1976	See Papua New Guinea–South Korea relations. The Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the Republic of Korea have established diplomatic relations on 19 May 1976.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Papua New Guinea and South Korea have good relations. Papua New Guinean embassy in Seoul.<ref>https://www.papuanewguineaembassy.kr/ Template:Bare URL inline</ref> South Korean embassy in Port Moresby.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> South Koreans of Long-Term Residents in Papua New Guinea was about around 201 in 2019.
Template:Flag	28 August 1978	See Papua New Guinea–Spain relations. Papua New Guinea is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Brussels, Belgium. Spain is accredited to Papua New Guinea from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
Template:Flag	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>|| Papua New Guinea has an Honorary Consulate in Istanbul.<ref name="auto127" /> Turkish ambassador in Canberra to Australia is also accredited to Papua New Guinea.<ref name="auto127" />
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	See Papua New Guinea–United Kingdom relations File:Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits Papua New Guinea (52829685765).jpg Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape with British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Port Moresby, April 2023. Papua New Guinea established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 16 September 1975.<ref name="britain">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are Commonwealth Realms. Papua New Guinea maintains a high commission in London.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> The United Kingdom is accredited to Fiji through its high commission in Port Moresby.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> The UK governed Papua New Guinea from 1884 until 1906, when the territory was transferred to Australia. Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization, as well as the Pacific States–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Bilaterally the two countries have a Double Taxation Convention.,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> an Investment Agreement.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and a Security Agreement,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	16 September 1975	See Papua New Guinea–United States relations The U.S. and Papua New Guinea are signatories to the U.S.-Pacific Islands Multilateral Tuna Fisheries Treaty, under which the U.S. grants $63 million per year to Pacific Island parties and the latter provide access for U.S. fishing vessels. The U.S. also supports Papua New Guinea's efforts to protect biodiversity; the International Coral Reef Initiative is aimed at protecting reefs in tropical nations such as Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea has an embassy in Washington, D.C.<ref name="US" /> United States has an embassy in Port Moresby.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Papua New Guinea and the Commonwealth of Nations

Papua New Guinea has been a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1975, when it gained independence from Australia under the terms of the Australian Parliament's Papua New Guinea Independence Act 1975.

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Papua New Guinea
• List of diplomatic missions of Papua New Guinea
• Category: Treaties of Papua New Guinea