The United Nations Secretary-General reaffirms UN support to both parties of the Bougainville Peace Agreement – September 2025

The Secretary-General informed the leaders that the United Nations is proud to walk this journey with you both, as we have done for over 24 years. You have shown the world the path of healing, through dialogue, perseverance, and mutual respect.

The Secretary-General said the Melanesian Agreement, signed in June, exemplifies both parties’ willingness to engage in the difficult conversations and that the United Nations remains committed to supporting both parties as jointly requested by the two governments.

The United Nations is a neutral partner to the process and remains committed to supporting both parties equally in the implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the Melanesian Agreement, in achieving a lasting peace.

                                                               Mr. Richard Howard, 
                                                               Resident Coordinator
                                                    United Nations in Papua New Guinea