U.S. Coast Guard and Papua New Guinea strengthen maritime partnership
International partners from Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Nations, the European Union and the United States, stand on the flight deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Mar. 6, 2025. The Coast Guard supports deepening and expanding its relationship with Pacific Islands nations. The United States and Papua New Guinea share a relationship that is based on trust and mutual interests, with our long history of defense partnerships, commercial links, and people-to-people ties. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)