Side by side

As near neighbours, regional partners and close friends, Australia and Papua New Guinea share a strong relationship that is underpinned by our history, geographic proximity, common strategic interests, deep cultural links, mutual respect, and broad cooperation.

Australia and Papua New Guinea have always stood together side by side, and — as part of the Yumi Stap Wantaim campaign — we want to celebrate the people, places and pieces of history that have contributed to our bilateral relationship.