by Hon. Justin Tkatchenko MP, 07/15/2024 Our Bilaterals on the occasion of the Indonesia- Papua New Guinea Annual Leaders Dialogue were a huge success, with both parties agreeing to finalise details to MOU's in the Transport, Education and Health fields. From initial conversations in 2022 to the agreed MOUs today, the legacy of the relationship forged between retiring President, Excellency Joko Widodo, and Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, and our governments are proving great value. Huge appreciation and gratitude to President Widodo, who initiated the start of this journey for shared prosperity - greater economic, trade and development relations, besides our traditional diplomatic relations that have existed for years.

Prime Minister Marape Engages in Key Talks in Jakarta Ahead of Leaders Dialogue by Hon. Justin Tkatchenko MP.  Monday, 15th July 2024. Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Jakarta on Sunday morning ahead of the Third Annual Leaders Dialogue, with President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The Third Annual Leaders Dialogue 2024 will look to progress key Papua New Guinea and Republic of Indonesia arrangements initiated and agreed to at the last Dialogue in 2023. Following yesterday's conversations at the 2ND Indonesia-PNG Business Forum, both leaders will meet in a one-on-one meeting today, and then at Bilaterals, where our ministerial delegation will also accompany Prime Minister. At the forefront of conversations at the 2024 Leaders Dialogue are Health, Education and Transport arrangements, where MOU is expected to be signed. Prime Minister Marape will also meet with President Elect Pabrowo Subianto.