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The United States and Papua New Guinea established diplomatic relations upon the latter's independence on September 16, 1975. The U.S. Peace Corps ceased operations in Papua New Guinea in 2001 due to security concerns.
The committee favorably reported the nomination on April 27, 2023. On November 29, 2023, her nomination was confirmed by United States Senate by voice vote. [5] Ann Marie Yastishock presented credentials to the Acting Governor General of Papua New Guinea Job Pomat on February 21, 2024. [6]
The United States Embassy was opened on September 10, 1975 and Mary S. Olmsted became the first U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea on January 5, 1976. [1] Since establishment of a diplomatic mission in Port Moresby, the United States ambassador to Papua New Guinea has also been accredited to Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. [2]
A high-level U.S. civilian and military delegation visited Papua New Guinea this week to stress U.S. commitment to the strategic Pacific territory, where China is competing for influence. The ...
The United States signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea on Monday as it competes with China for influence in the Pacific. Papua New Guinea's location just north of Australia makes it ...
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the United States signed a defence cooperation agreement in May that sets a framework for the U.S. to refurbish PNG ports and airports for military and civilian use over ...
See Papua New Guinea–United Kingdom relations. Papua New Guinea and the United Kingdom share King Charles III as their head of state. They have had relations since 1975 when Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia. Papua New Guinea has a High Commission in London. [82] United Kingdom has a High Commission in Port Moresby. [83 ...
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders on Thursday to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the United ...