On 20 October 2026, the Australian and Papua New Guinean Governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a Comprehensive Digital, Critical Technology and Telecommunications Partnership. The MoU was signed by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia; the Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Australia; the Hon Justin Tkatchenko MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Papua New Guinea; and, the Hon Robert Naguri MP, Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Papua New Guinea.
The MoU establishes a framework for closer cooperation on telecommunications, digital connectivity, cyber security, online safety, digital government and emerging technologies.
The MoU confirms Papua New Guinea and Australia's shared commitment to Papua New Guinea's digital development aspirations, noting the comprehensive nature of Australias telecommunications support, affirming Australia as Papua New Guinea's telecommunications partner of choice.
