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The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the first foreign leader to address the Papua New Guinea  National Parliament since independence. He was ushered into the chamber this morning and seated at the right side of Speaker Job Pomat. The Australian Prime Minister was allowed to address the House under a provision of the Parliament Standing Orders as a special guest. Australian Prime Minister Albanese addresses PNG Parliament [Photo by NBC News] In his speech, the Labor leader says it is a great honour for him to speak to the members and people of this nation. He reaffirmed the Australian Government’s commitment in key areas of health, education, trade and security, and others. Prime Minister James Marape welcomed Mr. Albanese and said his visit to the country will enhance the peculiar history both nations shared. Mr. Marape also acknowledges the Australian Prime Minister’s recognition of our shared past and highlighted many issues that both nations need to address as bilatera

 Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning said security preparations are now being undertaken for the planned visits of the Indian Prime Minister, Hon. Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden next month. (Photograph of Police Commissioner David Manning.) Mr Manning said whilst details cannot be disclosed, these are two very important visits and measures are being taken to ensure the visits are successful. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in the country for a two-day visit for the Forum for the India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) whilst US President Biden will be making a three hour stop-over enroute to Sydney, Australia for the Quad Leaders’ Meeting. “We will also be having 18 Pacific Island Leaders in Port Moresby as well so planning has begun in earnest to ensure we accord these world leaders a safe and memorable experience in PNG,” Mr Manning said. Police Media / PNG Today Next :  Papua New Guinea ready to receive US President Biden and Indian