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Watch: Key moments from James Marape’s historic speech in Australia

Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has become the first Pacific island nation leader to address Australia’s parliament. James Marape spoke on Thursday about the two countries’ shared history, comparing it to being like family. The speech was made ahead of the 50th anniversary of PNG’s independence from Australia, and as Canberra and Beijing vie for influence in the region.