76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

PM returns to PNG

He was welcomed back by Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Soroi Eoe, who had been acting in the Prime Minister’s position.

The PM held a press conference early Sunday morning, to express his privilege of attending such as important meeting with other world leaders, and to express his gratitude to Minister Eoe for overseeing the country’s affairs while he was away.

Minister Eoe said it was his honor and privilege to have acted in the role of Prime Minister, overseeing a number of important matters while the PM was away.

Eoe Assumes Acting PM Role

Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement today before leaving for the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA.

This is Prime Minister Marape’s first attendance at the UNGA as prime minister since taking office in May 2019. 

“I have had to turn down the invitation to the 74th UNGA in 2019 due to the Bougainville 
Referendum. The 2020 opportunity was also missed because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. 

PM to attend UNGA76

PM Marape has appointed Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Soroi Eoe as Acting Prime Minister in his absence.

This will be Marape’s first visit to the UNGA and United States of America in his capacity as Head of Government during this COVID-19 period.

The Prime Minister will also engage in a bilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General H.E. Antonio Gueterres on current UN assistance to PNG and how future assistance can be effectively drawn down.