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Deputy Foreign Minister visits PNG
Omar Shihada, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Pacific and Caribbean countries, visited Papua New Guinea in July 2026 to strengthen relations and promote economic cooperation and development between the United Arab Emirates and these nations. During the visit, he met with various officials, most notably Prime Minister James Marape, who expressed solidarity with the UAE and confirmed his country's readiness to continue working on bilateral issues and to deepen the partnership. The two sides discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, digital transformation, and capacity building, as well as steps to activate the signed economic agreements. The envoy noted that since 2021, the UAE has concluded 37 comprehensive economic partnership agreements, making it a preferred destination for foreign investment. Additionally, preparations for opening the first embassy of Papua New Guinea in the region were reviewed. The meetings also addressed energy security and collaboration in renewable energy, with an emphasis on the deepness of the relations and mutual understanding between the two sides.
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