The Director of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO), Mr Scott Dewar, and representatives from Papua New Guinea (PNG) conducted a formal hand over of new geospatial IT systems to the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Mapping Bureau in Port Moresby today.
The gifting of these enhanced systems is a milestone in AGO’s longstanding relationship with the Bureau that dates back to the 1990s.
The new technology and training provided by AGO will enhance the capability of the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Mapping Bureau to produce geospatial products across PNG.
The new systems were recently used to support PNG’s successful hosting of the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Summit. Geospatial products delivered by the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Mapping Bureau were essential to the planning and execution of security operations for the Summit.
Defence cooperation with PNG reflects a partnership built on a common history, deep community links and shared trade, investment and security interests. It also reflects Australia’s ongoing commitment to support regional partners and further deepen Australia’s engagement in the Pacific.
