PNG Prime Minister James Marape makes historic first address to Australian parliament

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has hailed his country's friendship with Australia in a historic speech to the Australian parliament.
It's the first address of its kind by a Pacific Island leader and comes as PNG and Australia build on a security deal signed last year.
"The amount of work Australia put into the administration of Papua New Guinea can never be ignored by Papua New Guineans,' Mr Marape said.
"History holds all of the details, but the greatest and most profound Australian rule impact of the Australian administration is the democracy you left with us.
"The imprint of Australia is second to none in Papua New Guinea."

[@johnsolok2435]

Well done, great speech. Love the moment when PMJM thanked the kiaps......they were truly angles

[@hadrian3487]

Except for the welcome to F@#$%$# country again and again and again and again......................................................

[@roland_karibe]

Tears rolled mate 😢

[@TheExkiap]

You are all more than welcome.

[@nancytaru9899]

Every time I hear PMJM speaks he speaks with so much wisdom and great knowledge,passion and love for his country PNG and about history as a whole,I am truly proud of my prime minister honourable James Marape, an excellent speech and thankyou for thanking great Australians from the past who have been a part of PNGs great history, a worthy and timely speech, thankyou Australia, ❤❤❤

[@camarasaurus1]

Impressive , moving , heartfelt speech , giving thanks to all Australia has done for his nation ...... I have never heard anything like it ; absolutely touching !

[@florentinadom6602]

You said it better. 👏

[@gaddyfarenu9401]

@@florentinadom6602

[@sylviapaita7443]

Touching, Inspirational, humble speech. God bless PM Marape, PNG🇵🇬 & Australia🇦🇺 🙏

[@DavidGabuina]

Prime Minister James Marape's speech in cannbra Australia 2023.

[@wattlebough]

We need to do more and work more closely with PNG in every aspect of life and society. They helped our diggers in the Pacific Campaign of WW2 in a way that we can never fully repay. They were there for our country in our darkest time of need. We need to be there for them always.

[@gemmaanderson8447]

Yes my late dad was one of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels and I'm so so proud that he fought along with the Australians ❤

[@wattlebough]

@@gemmaanderson8447 ❤️🇵🇬🇦🇺

[@JosephImmevick-mf8dm]

Thank you

[@jamesmugalion9158]

A speech of gratitude to mother Australia, well articulated Hon PMJM

[@pogekoeget2551]

Thank you PM Marape for the first historical address of Australian parliament.

[@allanwebster175]

Sometimes I become despondent when I think about the country of my birth… but not at this moment… I am filled with a feeling of pride and gratitude… Prime Minister Marape you spoke so beautifully and powerfully, thank you…

[@seriwilliamhansseneka5346]

Where in PNG were you born Allan?

[@thevoiceofprophecyrevivalf5968]

Watching with tears of Joy, a powerful emotional speech 😢😢😢 Thank you PM Hon James M. ❤❤

[@barryilaisa165]

What a touching and inspirational speech. As another Pacific Islander, you warmed my heart. Thank you.

[@annazabc]

May GOD bless PNG and Australia until JESUS comes again... Amen.

[@bayersbluebayoubioweapon8477]

Yo, Jesus isn’t real my friend.

[@soniaplunkett9816]

God is a title, which one do you pray to. His only begotten sons name is Yahushua not Jesus Christ. Do you transliterate your name when you visit another country??

[@allen3273]

@@soniaplunkett9816 PNG is a Christian country and will always be a Christian country. We believe in one true God of the Bible. God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. So when we pray, we pray to God Almighty in the name of Jesus Christ, The Saviour (Yeshua Hamashiach). God's name is many but He is ONE God. He is Elohim, Adonai, Jehovah, I Am, etc. In fact the Jews never mentioned His name, they spelt God's name as Yud-Hey-Vav-Hey. Our God is the Creator of everything that is seen and unseen. Things in heaven and on earth, thrones, dominions, rules, authorities were created and exist through Him.

[@soniaplunkett9816]

@@allen3273 Again God is a title. There are many lords and many gods. saying dear god or dear lord is like saying hey you. You have a name and are called by that name, what makes you think Our Heavenly Almighty Father YHWH is any different? You can't know anyone personally if you cant identify them by name or choose not to call them by name. Who are the group of people that will be told by Yahushua himself Go away I never knew you"?? We ALL need to make sure we are not one of these, myself included.

[@allen3273]

@@soniaplunkett9816 Yes I agree with you. God is a title. In fact as Christian, I don't even need to know the name of God to be connected to Him. All I need to know is the ESSENCE of God's Name. Like for instance using the five letter word Jesus or Yeshua or Yehushua as you mentioned doesn't mean anything to God. In fact Joshua is also called Yehushua which means Salvation or Saviour. The key here is how one relate to the name. The essence, the character, the very nature of that person, to take on the qualities of that person, to be like that person. This is what makes the difference. Anybody can pray and use the name of God in his or her own language (the beauty of different languages God gave us) and doesn't have to know the specific name(s)of God as long as that person knows who he is praying to, have a good relationship with God, having the qualities, personalilties and characteristics and striving to be LIKE God. Not to become but to be like God. Knowing the Essence of the name of God.

[@PaulPolaiap]

Thank you PM James Marape for being a good ambassador for PNG 🇵🇬🇵🇬 You represented us so well. Wonderful speech indeed. God bless you and your leadership.

[@BugaveGabina]

The speech by the Honorable Prime Minister of PNG is one of the best and I believe the both sides of Govt and Opposition should stay united as I believe this address will bring out lot of good to our country.

[@MultiCaymann]

Salute you PMJM. Well spoken.....A great speech covering historical and portraying the future direction and prosperity of PNG and Australia. May God bless PNG and Australia.

[@maakimian4933]

That speech moved me to tears. Well done JMPM

[@KWMedia2023]

A humble and moving speech by our PM James Marape. 🇵🇬 ❤

[@JacksonNumbi]

THANKYOU FOR A WANDERFULL SPEECH,YOU HAVE SAID IT ALL.MR. PM.

[@somethingcalvin]

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such a captivating speech.

[@alphonsetapale1225]

Humble Huli, your speech has carried the 8 million people on your shoulders, thankyou.

[@dobbiekalagapi481]

Thank you Australians for this opportunity given and the speech well done PMJM

[@gakanmua]

Just loved this speech and presentation

[@jonahjames4076]

Historical Day for PNG. Well done Papua New Guinea Prime Minister.

[@jenniehart6950]

Thank U. Mr.Pm.ur speech was excellent! 👌.

[@peterherunstanis9836]

Very Well Spoken! Congratulations Prime Minister Hon James Marape To Gain Economic Independence So That PNG Government Will Never Depends On Loans (Borrowings) In The Future Since PNG Gained Political Independence In 16th September 1975. It Takes Very Long Journey But Still Going Fine. Good Luck And May God DATAGALIWABE Bless Papua New Guinea. ❤❤❤ Cheers..

[@nativemuno]

The great man Kondom Aguando onced addressing the white folks in Canberra Australia and that's what he says "Today I come to you and speak to you in my language (Pidgin) and you laugh at me, one day my son will come to you and speak to you in your language (English) and you will sit and listen". Respect PMJM, you won my vote.

[@manuaiipondraken8376]

powerful statement by the old chief

[@wesleysolomon7823]

Truly and fittingly.. prophesy fulfilled..

[@dadaufrankwilliams4017]

😢💯🇵🇬❤️

[@DonOrtus]

Couldn't agree more. The words of a wise great man has passed. God bless you Australia and PNG.

[@juniortonykapil3461]

Prophesy of a visionary leader and a great man has fulfilled.

[@davidkeai7385]

Historic Australian Parliament address complimented by an awesome and emotional speech - History indeed.

[@rogersassah258]

Amongst some of the best parliamentary speech ever recorded. Thank you PM Marape.

[@MosesRopkil-fd7cz]

What a speech, it is indeed heartwarming. Thank you my Prime Minister- Hon. JM.

[@kenpolin1227]

Thank you for this powerful speech as a son from PNG. God bless the PM.

[@leebaulch4182]

So beautiful to hear such heartfelt thanks from this PNG leader who blesses Australia's colonialwork over the years.....so moving to hear his sincere and humble gratitude...God bless PNG and all who live there!

[@waimawiai8608]

What a moving speech. God bless Australia, God bless PNG 🇵🇬🇦🇺

[@AriKondua]

This is the most moving speech ever presented by any PNG PM and I salute you PM JM

[@johnwanis2692]

PMJM, a great speech. Thank you and well done. We at home are touched by the way you did the presentation. While we looking forward for the VONC, such presentations representing us poises second thought of who else can represent us in the way you just done. All in all, you did a tremendous presentation. Do return home safely as we wait to welcome you and lady Marape soon. May the God you and I worship bless you as you looking forward for your flight home.

[@MarkLati]

Great speach Prime Minister, well done and thank you

[@motumorealohia7906]

Very emotional feelings to see one of the original Aussie Kiap in tears in the gallery is very touching. Two young surviving couple who left their comfort zone to serve in PNG. Thanks PMJM for honouring their services and committment in those days. Very powerful speech indeed 👍🙏

[@TheExkiap]

You are more than welcome.

[@jeremyloyam7094]

Thank you Honourble Prime Minister you spoke for our nation Papua New Guinea, thank you Australia. Beautifully delivered. PNG and Australia in it for the long run. ❤🇵🇬🇦🇺

[@lennyvarage9505]

That's a really wonderful and beautiful speech PM James Marape. Whoever the advisor who wrote the PM's speech deserves recognition for acknowledging the History between Australia and PNG and people who contributed in the legislation and the workforce of our country.

[@richardapelis493]

Thankyou PM.Beautiful and we'll articulated speech.God bless PNG and Australia.

[@salanamu5750]

Well articulated speech. Thank you PM JM... Australian they brought light to the swamp valleys in the coast of PNG and rugged terrain of Highlands of PNG. Light gives life and darkness gives birth to death. Thank you tru long ol kiaps and missionaries. May God bless PNG and Australia 🇦🇺

[@tubahtimothy6369]

Pmjm , the man to watch from this generation of Leaders. God bless Australia and PNG

[@hennonyanopa5286]

Hearing his speech got me into tears. Thank you Australia and PM🙏

[@niteowl1156]

My (Late) Father served 5yrs in PNG during WWII....Australia should be More protective of PNG against Indonesian militia....We protected them from the Japanese invasion/war then... & PNG people (esp."Fuzzy-Wuzzie's") protected & saved our Australian/New Zealand Injured/dying Serviceman.....My Father always said..."We OWE PNG for their Help"!!!!....IMO Albo has No real personal connection to this beautiful speech....just saying

[@jackbire8534]

We are not enemies to Indonesia, we have a strong and vibrant cordial bilateral relationship with Indonesia. Be mindful of what you post, the entire world is watching.

[@dadaufrankwilliams4017]

Best speech ever❤ Thanks PM JM💯 You made us proud 👏

[@manuaiipondraken8376]

it's good to see that some of these original Kiaps are still with us today. Soon, that generation will be gone down history Lane. Thank you PM Marape for acknowledging them. That was a touching moment.

[@TimBrianTufuga]

Congratulations Hon. J Marape in delivering a very valuable address to our Nation and it is a very good precedent for the Pacific Island Nations and our Region. Malo Lava.

[@letmeexplain1816]

Our Government needs to start supporting its own country. At least this man speaks with humility and sincerity unlike our present Government of Australia.

[@nemixebbe1741]

The speech was very well written and presented..Thank you Prime Minister James Marape..You got some of them into tears. ❤🙏🙏🙏👍🇵🇬🇵🇬 God bless PNG..God bless Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Kswifty]

So true 💯 I wanna know who wrote this speech 🤔

[@meckphyneyrumints]

Very good speech, PMJM. Thou son of Father Kondom. You have placed your country to be reckoned. Thumps up❤

[@GrahamGarry]

Thank you PMJM for the great speech. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jerrynandia1057]

Well prepared and well articulated speech. Really touching ❤

[@JonYogiyo]

Thank you James Marape, my Prime Minister, for acknowledged the Australian Kiaps and Teachers. It brought tears into my eyes because I grew up with them as a policeman son on the frontline of developing PNG to get the country ready for independance. My Prime Minister thank you for your speech in the Australian Parliament. ❤

[@williambaglme819]

Our PM, genuinely conveys our eternal gratitude. ❤

[@robertspidey8136]

You gave your best Mr. Marabe in this historic occasion. Your speech is heartwarming and sensational. Thanks for representing PNG well and thank you Australia for bestowing this unique privilege to PNG.

[@GedoPeter]

A historic speech with humble and deep respect towards both PNG and AUSTRALIA . Thank you PM JM

[@SimonHardy-rt9ub]

PNG independence act of 1975. The Christian God, The Achaeopteryx, and the study of Eternal Life. I will visit the region And find ways to follow its politics. Now this is the exact type of introduction and speech the international community would like to hear.

[@nathantudor5763]

What the shit does a prehistoric bird dinosaur have to do with the Papuan independence act?

[@FirstbornWallus-fk5nq]

Must have been listening to joe Rogan

[@reubengisawa4751]

Thank you PMJM for representing our country in appreciating the Australian Government. It is a very moving speech that strengthens our relationship with Australians and encourages the rest of your fellow Papua New Guineans to rise up. May God bless Papua New Guinea and Australia 🇵🇬🇦🇺

[@KaymanKiwa]

Well-prepared speech by my good Prime Minister(James Marape). May our Good Lord Bless Papua New Guinea and Australia.

[@negosisiolo386]

A moving speech filled with thankfullness, humility, and assurance of a thriving relationship between your two great nation. May the Almighty forever bless and keep you.

[@stewartnauwa3521]

Thankyou PM Marape you have said it well❤❤❤

[@markreddy1063]

Thank you for the wonderful speech...PRIME MINISTER.JAMES MAREPE..

[@blasiusbinjua8427]

You touched & inspired me an unknown being in Borneo Hon. PM. JM. God bless you Sir.

[@contentcreator9490]

Great speech Mr Prime Minister. Went emotional when you started acknowledging the elders of the past of both countries ❤

[@AmbroseKamit]

Top speech of the Honorable PM JM of PNG to the Australian Parliament. May the good LORD GOD Almighty continues to bless you and your Government in PNG.

[@elhannesia]

FACT🔥A strong economically empowered PNG mean a more stronger and safer Australia and pacific ❤AMEN💯🙏

[@PapuanTaipan]

PNG was not a colony of Australia but a Trust Territory under it's Administration. Nevertheless great speech PMJM. Stap wantem yu.🎉

[@panoum4952]

One of the humble truthful speech i known in my 35 year lifetime. Gid bless PM and the people of PNG

[@BosuwaiTenge]

Australia is our big brother,we stood on their shoulder for independentce🎉❤❤

[@BeeM25-yc6li]

I was never a fan of PM James Marape but today I realise I judged too early. The best speech of humility and gratefulness. Thank you to those Australians who served our grandparents, parents and our generation. Calling on all PNGeans to play your part in helping Marape bring economic independence to PNG. Not for us but for those who will come after us.

[@SimauMaik-os6ng]

Very humble indeed and speak with good gesture despite all odds still you are our leader. Thank you for acknowledging our forefather like Sir Kondom Agaundo.

[@subzero_5655]

Historic Indeed. Thank you Australia. Lovely Speech

[@eltonnamaro5462]

Thank you, Australia 🇦🇺🙏

[@chaffcutter58.]

Whhat a marvellous, humble and beautiful speech . Thak you big Boss . God bless you and New Guinea.

[@RoyBauelua]

What a touching speech!

[@kawini7985]

Heart moving speech PM. Only point missed is PNG Alluvial Gold gold in bulolo and wau built the australian economy to where it is now. They need to know this deep down. They did not progres this far on entirely on their own.

[@williambaglme819]

That was 60 to 70 years ago, before Independence. Goodness There is still a lot of alluvial gold there. If you from there, you can work hard to become rich too.

[@kawini7985]

Exactly, the price of Gold has appreciated in the last 60-70 years. Thats the value of PNG gold that contributed to build the foundations of the Aus economy. In the immediate term those abandoned dredge liners needs to be cleaned out-its becoming and enviromental concern up there.

[@robinsonpupaek4033]

Thank you Marape on behalf of the rest of us in PNG Thank you Australia, we thank God we didn't shed blood to gain political independence.

[@InnocentBeachHammock-zq1xt]

Outstanding speech ❤

[@aussiemadman7560]

Cheers mate I am with you "Aussie Aussie Aussie, "Oi Oi Oi"

[@peterpaulkaiyeke2218]

Great Speech PM-Well done

[@bettykuyei9172]

A befitting speech. We PNGeans can only say thank you. And we are sincere about it

[@quintendande985]

out of all the poor leadership he has delivered in the pay years/months and days. He did us justice with this speech, thank you. I'm teary listening to this.

[@wesleygalvin9983]

A beautiful speech sir, humble and gracious. All the very best to you and your people for everything you strive for.

[@gamukeguyrakaraka13]

All critics will honour this speech,,to the point in summary and emotional.

[@noelynekanawi9776]

Appreciate your wonderful speech, Chief😊

[@tonypalme6801]

Very emotional speech. God bless PNG Australia thousands of years into the future.

[@donaldrossalexander9388]

Your welcome mate🙏👍

[@stanleywasi9674]

O what great moving speech. Thank you Prime Minister JM.

[@emmanuelkilyo8267]

Speech well constructed and present....🙏

[@KoumNiko]

Thankyou ,Prime Minister, you set history with very good speech. I salute you.

[@xlionpokaran2608]

Great Speech PMJM and Thankyou Australia 💯 ❤ 🇵🇬 🇦🇺

[@tobiasgiriri2604]

Thank you PM for the accord for Kondo Agaundo I take my hat off to you.

[@philipukuni3375]

Congratulations to Papua New Guinea for the first historic honor and privilege given by Australia for our PMJM to represent the nation to speak in the Australia's House of Representatives. Most importantly, a prophecy by one of our indigenous senior statesman in the 1960s , Honorable Kondum Aungundo being fulfilled..

[@irispect6565]

Wow! I mean WOW!!!!! What an incredible speech and clearly an incredible man WOW!!!!!!

[@Maiikz-j9l]

Thank you PM Marape well delivered❤

[@ObadiahGaru]

what a speech. Thank you PM

[@simonandaijah3796]

Great Speech with well captured of all events from 1901 to 1975 png colonial to independence history. I salute you hela man from the real " palamanda".

[@matcole1975]

Well spoken Prime Minister.

[@Ejay300]

Great speech my PM❤......And yes Indeed the Prophecy of Kondom Agaudo has been fulfilled........"Today you laugh at me because I cannot speak your language but tommorow my son will speak to you in your language and you will 👉 CERTAINLY LISTEN

[@ImmanuelLode]

"A leader who has VISION is a TRUE LEADER." CONGRATULATIONS PNG PM for historic step into Australia parliament and address the Powerful speed that is memorial. This reflects your LEADERSHIP. As I am inspired and touched by PM's speech, I think it's same to people of Papua New Guinea and Australia. The issues and problems we are witnessing in PNG are just indications of what great transformation that is coming. Thus, in spite of oppositions of the current government, if it is God's Will, the current government will continue to be victorious and truly carry the country forward in line with it's vision for the nation.

[@newmannelson4465]

Thank you for the wonderful speech ❤❤❤

[@JohnHakoya]

You have made history, hold your head high! Pai-ake

[@ernestdmera6348]

Your speech has touched my heart, I am deeply grateful for your well constructed speech. PMJM you speak with a humble heart full of wisdom. You wonderfully addressed Australia with so much gratitude and truly they deserve it. ONE OF THE BEST SPEECH I HAVE EVER HEARD SINCE MANY LEADERS OF THIS COUNTRY COME AND GO. GOD BLEED AUSTRALIA 🦘 AND PNG 🇵🇬 INTO THE FUTURE.