Representatives from the Papua New Guinea Customs Service and the East New Britian Province government, smile on the bridge of Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757), Mar. 17, 2025. The United States and Papua New Guinea share a relationship that is based on trust and mutual interests, with a long history of defense partnerships, commercial links, and people-to-people ties. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)