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Ms Anne Macro has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly travels to the Pacific to strengthen partnerships with Pacific Island countries and New Zealand.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly meeting G7 partners in Japan and visiting Pacific Islands to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The Chevening Secretariat is looking to bring Chevening alumni together to help create positive change in the world.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK delivered the statement on Papua New Guinea at the 39th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
A team of specialist medics from the UK’s Emergency Medical Team has arrived in Papua New Guinea in response to an urgent appeal for international assistance.
COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma's Chair’s summary from the Pacific-UK High Level Climate Dialogue, where Pacific Islands Leaders were brought together ahead of the UN climate change summit in November.
The United Kingdom has provided K2 million worth of vital medical equipment to help Papua New Guinea tackle the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Prince of Wales has sent a condolence message to the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape, following the death of Grand Chief Michael Somare, PNG’s first Prime Minister.
UK Minister for the Pacific, Lord Zac Goldsmith announces £1.8m funding to strengthen COVID-19 health sector preparedness and response in the Pacific.
Minister for Asia and the Pacific Heather Wheeler spoke at the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Partners' Dialogue on the UK's work to address global climate change.
British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Keith Scott gave a speech to celebrate The Queen’s 93rd birthday.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Para-ecologists, supported by the UK government's Darwin Initiative, are collecting vital data about the rainforests of Papua New Guinea and contributing to the protection of important wildlife and habitats.
An agreement has been signed between the UK and the Pacific Islands to maintain existing trade arrangements.
Mr Keith Scott has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon announces £2.9 million for human rights projects across the Commonwealth, with particular focus on the South Pacific and small states.
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt announces new funding to 10 Commonwealth countries to tackle trachoma.
UK experts to lead training programme on “the Magisterial and Prosecutor’s Approach to Money Laundering, Corruption and Asset Recovery”.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This is an excerpt of the Cosul General's speech at the PNG Queen's Birthday Party.
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