The Prime Minister will visit Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 14 to 15 July 2013.
Papua New Guinea is Australia’s nearest neighbour and one of our most important bilateral partners.
Our unique relationship is based on shared history, extensive business links, the deep friendship between our two peoples and close government ties.
The bilateral trade and investment relationship is vibrant and growing. Two-way trade today stands at more than $7 billion, growing by 2.2 per cent in 2012.
The level of Australian investment in PNG, including through participation in the landmark PNG LNG project, has grown five-fold in five years and today stands at $19 billion.
In Port Moresby, the Prime Minister will meet Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to discuss priority bilateral interests, including joint work in policing and health.
With PNG and Australia playing important leadership roles in the Pacific, the Prime Ministers will also discuss cooperation on shared regional challenges.