Indonesia Papua Pacific diplomacy

Indonesia’s maritime diplomacy took a distinctly humanitarian form when the Indonesian Navy’s hospital ship, KRI Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991, arrived in Vanuatu carrying a medical team and supplies intended to support …

The Biak Cultural Festival is preparing to take a broader international stage this October, as Papua seeks to use music, traditional culture, and regional participation to introduce the richness of …

Manasseh Sogavare’s criticism of Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s Papua speech has brought a new dimension to the diplomatic debate between the Solomon Islands and Indonesia. The opposition leader is not …

The Indonesian Navy rescues PNG fishermen. The story began with a small boat adrift in the open Pacific, its engine no longer working and its passengers unable to make their …

The Solomon Islands speech on Papua at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has prompted a sharp response from Indonesian lawmakers, reopening a sensitive debate over human rights, civilian security, …

Indonesia is the most popular destination for Australian university students under the New Colombo Plan 2026, underscoring the growing importance of education as a bridge between the two countries. More …

The PIF communiqué on Papua released after the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Koror, Palau, contains a significant detail that has received far less attention in some recent political narratives: …

The relationship between Indonesia and the Solomon Islands is entering a more constructive chapter, marked by the arrival of Indonesia’s new ambassador and renewed emphasis on practical bilateral cooperation. On …

A landmark agreement for Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to host a Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) in Jakarta in early September 2026 is an important step in the expanding …

Papua is expected to play a bigger role in Indonesia’s Pacific diplomacy after Papua Governor Mathius Fakhiri and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met in Jakarta on June 30, 2026 and …