Justin Tkatchenko
TaiwanpoliticianMale4.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Justin Tkatchenko is the Foreign Minister of Papua New Guinea, known for his role in shaping the country's international relations and defense policies. Recently, he was in the news regarding the anticipated signing of a mutual defense treaty with Australia, where he expressed uncertainty about the timing of the agreement, emphasizing the importance of thorough and beneficial negotiations.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Justin Tkatchenko announced the immediate closure of the Chinese Taipei Economics Office in Port Moresby.
PNG closing of Taiwan office is linked to Chinese investment: expertTaiwan· 2026-08-06
PNG Minister of Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko announced the closure of Taiwan’s representative office in Port Moresby.
Taiwan suspends LNG from PNG over office closureTaiwan· 2026-07-28
Papua New Guinea Minister of Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko announced that his government would immediately close Taiwan's representative office in Port Moresby.
Taiwan halts LNG spot purchases from PNG over office closureTaiwan· 2026-07-28Justin Tkatchenko is Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister who announced the closure of Taiwan’s representative office.
Combat Chinese influence in PacificTaiwan· 2026-07-25
Papua New Guinea Minister of Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko announced the immediate closure of Taiwan’s representative office.
Taiwan responds to China’s coercion abroadTaiwan· 2026-07-22
PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced the closure of Taiwan's representative office in PNG.
China using ‘elite capture’ in PNG: foreign ministerTaiwan· 2026-07-22
Papua New Guinea Minister of Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko on Wednesday said the government had ordered the immediate closure of Taiwan’s representative office.
Taipei reassesses ties with PNG after office closureTaiwan· 2026-07-18PNG Minister of Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko announced the closure of Taiwan’s representative office in the country.
Hsiao slams suppression by ChinaTaiwan· 2026-07-17
Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko declared the nation's decision to no longer recognize Taiwan's representative office.
PNG government divided over Taiwan office closure: officialTaiwan· 2026-07-17
Justin Tkatchenko, the foreign minister, stresses the need for Papua New Guinea to develop its own long-term strategies for health.
Papua New Guinea grapples with HIV epidemic as it battles stigma and US aid cuts | Papua New Guinea
United Kingdom· 2025-12-12
Justin Tkatchenko, the Foreign Minister of Papua New Guinea, expressed disappointment over the COP process, stating it is a waste of time.
Sede da próxima COP é definida após impasse; veja onde vai ser
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-20
Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko expressed disappointment over the compromise.
Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with AustraliaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-20
Justin Tkatchenko is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Papua New Guinea.
عبدالله بن زايد: دعم التعاون الدولي البنّاء والعمل متعدد الأطراف لمواجهة التحديات المشتركة
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-24
PNG’s foreign minister, Justin Tkatchenko, called the deal 'a work in progress', indicating it was yet to be signed off by cabinet.
Anthony Albanese fails to seal defence treaty between Australia and PNG | Australian foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Tkatchenko earlier told ABC Breakfast he has 'no idea' if the country would sign a mutual defence treaty with Australia today as scheduled.
Setback for Albanese as signing delayed during Port Moresby visit
Australia· 2025-09-16