Forging a Nation from Diversity: UN Secretary-General Congratulates Papua New Guinea on 50 Years of Independence

Forging a Nation from Diversity: UN Secretary-General Congratulates Papua New Guinea on 50 Years of Independence

This September, we welcomed UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Papua New Guinea—marking the first-ever visit by a UN Secretary-General to the country.

His four-day visit of solidarity came as Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary of independence. In a powerful address to the National Parliament, the Secretary-General reflected on the enduring partnership between Papua New Guinea and the United Nations, and applauded the people of the nation for their extraordinary efforts in building unity from diversity.

🎥 Watch the video below to hear the UN Secretary-General’s message to the people of Papua New Guinea as they mark this historic milestone on 16 September 2025.