Australian businesses that seek to obtain multiple entry visas for Papua New Guinea (PNG) will soon be able to make that a reality after Australian and PNG officials discussed ways to streamline immigration.
This follows a visit to PNG in January by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who became the first foreign leader to address the country’s parliament. Albanese’s visit had sought to cement bilateral ties to show Australia’s commitment to supporting liberal democratic values in the Indo-Pacific.
Ministers from both nations also discussed security and economic cooperation in Canberra on Feb. 17 at the 29th Australia–Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forum. A draft security agreement was exchanged, with a deal expected to be inked by April 2023….