1. Local Statements

   Statement on the outcome of the Bougainville Referendum on Independence

   The Delegation of the European Union, in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Papua New Guinea, notes the result of the Bougainville referendum announced on the 11th of December 2019 by the Chair of the Bougainville Referendum Commission, Bertie Ahern, Former Prime Minister of Ireland. It

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Publication date: 12/12/2019

2. Press releases

   Five Civil Society Organisations recognised by EU for their efforts in promoting Human Rights in Papua New Guinea

   The 2019 global theme for the International Human Rights Day is 'Youth Standing Up for Human Rights". In line with this theme the EU recognises five civil society organisations which have over the years worked with the EU in advancing and defending Human Rights in communities across Papua

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Publication date: 11/12/2019

3. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

   The European Union reaffirms today its support to the universal ban on chemical weapons. It is a tribute to all those who have lost their lives or loved ones and suffered harm from chemical weapons as well as a commitment to promoting peace and security. The Chemical Weapons Convention and the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 29/11/2019

4. Press releases

   #EUBeachCleanup 2019 promotes plastic-free oceans and beaches

   The European Union together with its partners worldwide, through its global network of EU Delegations ("Embassies") as well as representations in EU member states is raising awareness about 'clean, plastic-free oceans and beaches' and encouraging people to take care of our blue

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Publication date: 27/11/2019

5. Joint Statements

   Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative

   Languages: 日本語 press Category:  Joint Statements Regions: Africa Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Comoros Congo (Brazzaville) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti DR Congo (Kinshasa) Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 25/11/2019

6. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists – 2nd November 2019

   Freedom of expression, in all its forms, is the very essence of democracy. Only with a thriving, free and independent media landscape, we can hold governments, businesses and society at large accountable. And precisely for this fundamental right, far too often, journalists and media workers are

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 31/10/2019

7. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the United Nations Day

   On 24 October we celebrate the laying of the first stone of the most universal multilateral project in history: the United Nations. On this day back in 1945, the UN Charter entered into force and since then, the organisation has worked to deliver on peace, sustainable development and human rights –

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 23/10/2019

8. Factsheets

   EU Asia Security

   With European prosperity and Asian peace and security closely connected, the European Union has decided to strengthen its security cooperation in and with Asia. This is also in line with the steps taken by the EU in the past years to strengthen its role as a global security provider: Europe and Asia

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/10/2019

9. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Joint Declaration by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on the European and World Day against the Death Penalty

   The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe firmly oppose the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. The death penalty is a cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment contrary to the right to life. The death penalty means revenge, not justice, and its abolition contributes to the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/10/2019

10. Press releases

    EU Trade Seminar to Explore Benefits of EPA

    A trade seminar to explore the benefits of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU), Fiji and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to Pacific businesses, local exporters and importers will be hosted by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) for the Pacific in collaboration with

    Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the PACIFIC ISLANDS - Publication date: 16/09/2019

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