Fiji, May 11 -- The United States and Papua New Guinea have pledged to deepen cooperation on security, law enforcement, digital connectivity and economic development following high-level talks in Port Moresby, with Washington also announcing plans to provide US$30 million for satellite internet connectivity across PNG.

The second United States-Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue was held on 07 May in Port Moresby between Michael George DeSombre, United States Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, and Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso.

According to the joint statement, "The dialogue reflects the commitment of both countries to continually strengthen the bilateral relationship."

"This iterati...