The Forum is an important bilateral meeting between PNG and Australia.
Australia and PNG have a strong and dynamic relationship based on close historical, economic and geographic ties.
Two-way trade between our countries is worth $6.8 billion (K16.63 billion) and Australian investment in PNG totals $19 billion (K46.46 billion).
The Forum provides an avenue for on-going dialogue on current or emerging bilateral issue of mutual interests and also to maintain a strong and strategic partnership.