The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea partners initiated a four-day disaster management training exercise in Lae on August 11th. The training is led by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM). This exercise focuses on improving disaster response capabilities within PNG, bringing together civil and military organizations. The initiative underscores a commitment to strengthening PNG's ability to effectively handle natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Details about accessing the full report require a subscription to the Post Courier. The collaboration highlights growing security ties between the U.S. and PNG in the Indo-Pacific region.