As part of the lead-up to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister James Marape will travel to Australia on September 16 to meet with the teams at the National Library and National Archives of Australia to collect vital historical documents related to PNG’s independence.
Speaking to the media before his departure, Prime Minister Marape stated:
“I will visit Canberra and meet with the National Library and Archives teams, where they will present to me all documents relevant to our 50th anniversary, especially those crucial files from before our independence. I will have the honour of receiving copies of these records and personally reviewing them.”
In addition, Prime Minister Marape will hold talks with the Gough Whitlam Foundation.
The foundation is planning special programs aimed at engaging the younger generation of Papua New Guinea.
“Gough Whitlam was a key figure in PNG’s path to independence in 1975,” Marape said. “His words and actions played a critical role in our nation’s journey to independence.”
This visit forms part of PNG’s broader 50th Independence Anniversary commemorations, aimed at deepening historical reflection and preserving national heritage.
