Remembrance Day in Papua New Guinea

More than 1500 ADF personnel deployed to Papua New Guinea in support of APEC paused on November 11 to commemorate Remembrance Day 2018 at various ceremonies held across the capital city, Port Moresby. Remembrance Day is a time to not only commemorate those killed in the First World War, but all Australian servicemen and women who have fought and died in war, conflict and peacekeeping missions. 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice that ended the War. Australian Defence Force personnel continue to serve on operations serving Australia’s national interests at home and in many countries around the world. 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.