The Second Great Moment in the History of Papua New Guinea The Second Great Moment In The History Of Papua New Guinea Occurred In 1975, Just 24 Days After Independence. Sir Michael Thomas Somare, the Founding Father of Papua New Guinea, delivered a poignant statement to the United Nations General Assembly in 1975, just 24 days after Papua New Guinea gained its independence from Australia. His speech emphasized the country's commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its people, participating in world affairs, and playing an active role in the United Nations. He also highlighted the challenges faced by developing countries within an inequitable world economic system and expressed Papua New Guinea's commitment to maintaining peace in the region and upholding the principles of the UN Charter. Read the full quote of the speech below:   PNG Joins UN in October 1975 | The image of Founding Father Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare and his poignant speech delivered to t...