Strengthening Peace and Security in Papua New Guinea: A National Workshop on Small Arms and Light Weapons

Port Moresby, 7–8 August 2025 – The Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) and the United Nations, through the SALIENT initiative, took a major step forward in their joint efforts to address armed violence and illicit small arms proliferation. The two-day National Workshop on Small Arms Control brought together senior government leaders, members of Parliament, diplomatic representatives, civil society organizations and technical experts to consolidate progress and chart the way forward.

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Strengthening Peace and Security in Papua New Guinea: A National Workshop on Small Arms and Light Weapons