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Relations between the French Republic and the Independent State of Papua New Guinea are limited but cordial. Official diplomatic relations were established in 1976.

Economic relations are minimal. In 2003, French exports to Papua New Guinea were worth €2 million, accounting for just 0.3% of the country's imports.

French development aid to Papua New Guinea includes aid focused on agronomy and natural disaster prevention. France also provides military aid, in the form of peacekeeping courses.

The Alliance Française is present in Port Moresby, and provides French language lessons.

In November 2007, Papua New Guinea's Oro Province was struck by cyclone Guba, and France provided humanitarian aid in the form of medicine, water purification products, food and clothing for victims.

Papua New Guinea is a member of the United Nations' Special Committee on Decolonization. The French government has noted what it calls Port Moresby's "moderate" attitude on the issue of the decolonisation of New Caledonia - which, like Papua New Guinea, is located in Melanesia.

Source

 * French Ministry of Foreign Affairs