PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, concluded her congressional delegation visit to Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea.

“The Indo-Pacific Region is the next frontier for the New Axis of Evil,” said Senator Blackburn. “Meeting with leaders from Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea was an important step in showcasing America’s commitment to the region and expanding our strategic relationships. Continuing these long-established partnerships is important to the success of both East Asian nations and the United States. I am grateful for their leadership. We must stand against the Chinese Communist Party. In Washington, I’ve introduced legislation to permanently expand our diplomatic footprint in the area.”

Senator Blackburn Met With The Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare
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Senator Blackburn Met With Papua New Guinea’s Defense Secretary Hari John Akipe, Deputy Chief of Defense Force Commodore Philip Polewara
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Senator Blackburn Met With Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape
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