Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea the Honourable James Marape MP to Australia on Sunday 25 September for a Guest of Government visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Marape and Prime Minister Albanese will attend the Prime Minister\u2019s XIII Rugby League matches on Sunday evening at Brisbane\u2019s Suncorp Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rugby league has formed a key part of the relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first PM\u2019s XIII was played in 2005 at Lloyd Robson Oval, Port Moresby, with the match to return to PNG next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This event is an opportunity to celebrate our shared passion for sport and culture as we support our respective men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralia\u2019s relationship with Papua New Guinea is special and unique; we hold common history, values, and an enduring bond as neighbours, partners and friends.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe also share a vision of what we want to achieve together\u2014a more prosperous, unified and secure region.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs our nearest neighbour, we will continue to work closely with Papua New Guinea to deepen cooperation across all areas including sports, economic recovery, infrastructure, security and climate resilience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am honoured to welcome Prime Minister Marape to Australia.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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