Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP

Foreign Affairs Minister, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
Member for Moresby South

[MOFA @MOFAkr_eng]

Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Justin Tkatchenko signed the "Framework Agreement for Grant Aid between the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea" on Tuesday, December 9, on the occasion of the ROK-PNG Foreign Ministers' meeting.>https://t.co/LI9ZOYmtug

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

An honor this evening to receive NZ PM Hon. @chrisluxonmp on his Official 3 Day State Visit to 🇵🇬 . 🇳🇿 is an important traditional partner - relations we value deeply. We will talk, and we will also celebrate relations over the 3 days. Welcome Sir

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

What a journey it has been to today's historic announcement of PNG's entry into the National Rugby League in 2028. A monumental arrangement for PNG-Aus Relations at all levels. Huge Appreciation @AlboMP @PatConroy1 and the Govt and people of Australia
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[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

Congratulations!

[Tanmaya Lal @Tanmaya_Lal]

Congratulations!

High Commissioners & Ambassadors
of South Africa, Myanmar, Jordan, Switzerland, Egypt, Papua New Guinea
(LtoR) presented credentials to
Hon. Rashtrapatiji

Warm welcome & Best wishes for successful tenures & deepening of our partnerships

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[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

An honor to witness and congratulate, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Pabrowo Subianto on the ocassion of his Presidential Inauguration, Jakarta Indonesia.
All confidence in the future of 🇵🇬 🇮🇩 relations.
Congratulations, President Subianto!

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

@CTBTO The world needs a stronger voice against nuclear testing. A stronger collective Pacific voice can only give our call greater prominence.

[CTBTO @CTBTO]

Papua New Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, @TkatchenkoMP, reiterated his country’s strong support of the #CTBT and commitment to the collective Pacific voice against the consequences of nuclear testing to build a resilient and nuclear-free Pacific and world.

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

Thank you @ckombos MFA Cyprus, for the time and conversation. We look forward to working towards stronger bilateral relations and Cooperation.
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[Constantinos Kombos @ckombos]

In a meeting with #PapuaNewGuinea’s Foreign Minister @TkatchenkoMP today in New York, we exchanged views on 🇨🇾- 🇵🇬 bilateral relations, as well as cooperation in multilateral fora.

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

An honor to welcome Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, His Holiness Pope Francis, on Papua New Guinea soil for his State Visit, Sep 6-9.
As a proud Christian country, PNG is honored - A Blessing indeed

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

🇵🇬 🇺🇸  relations is based on mutual respect, shared history, and common values of strength through diversity, fairness, and freedom.
🇵🇬 values it's 🇺🇸 relations, further deepened by DCA signed in 2023.
A blessed 4th of July to the people of America 🇺🇲
@SecBlinken

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

The Eminent Persons Group tasked with drafting PNG's Foreign Policy White Paper have completed this document. After 43 years, PNG has an updated document to guide its international engagements in the modern era. The EPG has also drafted the Foreign Affairs Act. 🇵🇬 Forward👉🏿

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

Great to be part of Australian Rugby League State of Origin history

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

🇵🇬 Member for Bougainville, the Hon Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, became part State of Origin history when he carried out onto the MCG a forgotten piece of silverware. The trophy, engraved with “Interstate Rugby League Series, Bougainville” is from the first ever Origin, played in PNG.

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

Papua New Guinea is committed to our Ukraine relations - enhancing bilateral cooperation and establishing diplomatic relations.
Thank you Foreign Minister @DmytroKuleba for the conversation.
Looking forward to also moving 🇵🇬 🇺🇦with @ForumSEC on shared global challenges.

[Dmytro Kuleba @DmytroKuleba]

During our VTC talks today, Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister @TkatchenkoMP and I discussed ways to enhance our bilateral cooperation.

We agreed to finalize arrangements for Ukraine and Papua New Guinea to establish diplomatic relations.

Ukraine is also eager to strengthen ties with Oceania, particularly through cooperation with @ForumSEC on shared global challenges such as climate change and others.

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

This funding will help repair the region’s major transport artery, the Highlands Highway.

It will also go towards helping get kids back to school with Australia providing 1,170 learning packs.

[Pat Conroy MP @PatConroy1]

In all that we do, Australia and PNG stand together.

Our humanitarian support to the communities affected by the Mulitaka landslide will continue.

We share PNG's priority to protect the most vulnerable communities.

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

The scale of the devastation caused by the Enga landslide is heartbreaking.

Today @RichardMarlesMP, @PatConroy1 and I visited the area and met with local communities alongside Papua New Guinea Defence Minister Joseph and Enga Governor Ipatas.

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

From the people of the Maip Mulitaka area, Enga Province, the Government and People of Papua New Guinea - our warm, sincere and deep gratitude, and appreciation to the US and Government, and @USAIDSavesLives Thank you for helping our people stand back up again.

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

Thanks Minister @jelta_wong NFA for the approval of K10mil for Koki Fish Market extension. That's making a difference in our peoples lives from fisherman to customer. Partnership's go a very long way. @MurrayWatt @ayrestim honoured to host you both today.
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[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

An honour it was for NCD Guv. Powes Parkop and I to host Ministers @MurrayWatt @ayrestim and our Minister Wong, at Koki Fish Market - Impact projects that can only be achieved through partnership, this market for example with NFA.

[Senator Murray Watt @MurrayWatt]

Thanks to PNG Foreign Minister @TkatchenkoMP & Fisheries Minister @jelta_wong for showing @ayrestim and me what’s been achieved through expanding and modernising this important fish market for PNG.

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

Great pominence, fruitful conversations and crucial outcomes that will greatly impact the lives of our people indeed.
Appreciate Australia always for making a difference for Papua New Guineans.

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

Today’s 30th Ministerial Forum between Papua New Guinea and Australia was a success. Both sides sent very senior delegations, with the Australian delegation being the most senior that we’ve had in the forum’s 30 year history. #PNGAusPartnership #sidebysidestepbystep

[Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko MP @TkatchenkoMP]

Always a pleasure and honour of such fruitful discussions with Australia, for the benefit of our people.
Thank you Co-Chair @SenatorWong @AusHCPNG Australia, for the level of prominence demonstrated at the 30th 🇦🇺 🇵🇬 Ministerial Forum, by the very Senior Delegation of Ministers

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

Thank you to my good friend @TkatchenkoMP for hosting us in PNG and co-chairing the 30th Australia-PNG Ministerial Forum with me.

PNG is the only country with which Australia has a Forum like this and our senior delegation shows the importance we place on this relationship.