PNG dignitaries visit HMAS Adelaide

HMAS Adelaide welcomed aboard Government of Papua New Guinea dignitaries and senior ranking PNGDF officers to display a range of ADF assets available to them to support a safe and secure APEC 2018. The Secretary of the Department of Defence, Mr Greg Moriarty, and Commander of the ADF contingent in Papua New Guinea, Major General Paul McLachlan, AM, CSC, joined their PNG colleagues for the tour. Papua New Guinea has hosted a year-long program of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings throughout 2018. This program culminates in the Leaders' Summit of Presidents and Prime Ministers from 21 Pacific Rim member economies from 12-18 November 2018. The Australian Defence Force is supporting a safe, secure and successful APEC in 2018 by providing advisory and other assistance to Papua New Guinea security forces at the request of the Papua New Guinea Government. The Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is the lead Australian Government agency with support from the Australian Defence Force and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australia’s continued military engagement with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, together with broader engagement, reflects the ongoing commitment to supporting regional partners and promoting a secure and prosperous region.