**Papua New Guinea Parliament Signs Joint Communiqué with Asian Parliamentary Assembly**
Port Moresby – The Parliament of Papua New Guinea formally signed a joint communiqué with the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APPU) on 1 September 2026, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to parliamentary diplomacy, regional cooperation and collective action, the *Post Courier* reported.
The signing ceremony, held in the capital, marked a renewed effort by Papua New Guinea to strengthen ties with fellow Asian legislatures. The communiqué underscores the importance of collaborative approaches to shared challenges and highlights the role of parliamentary dialogue in fostering stability and development across the region.
The Asian Parliamentary Assembly, a forum that convenes parliamentarians from across Asia to discuss common legislative and policy issues, welcomed Papua New Guinea’s participation as part of its broader initiative to enhance inter‑parliamentary cooperation.
No further details on the specific provisions of the communiqué were released at the time of reporting.
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