Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a historic trek along the Kokoda Track, the first sitting prime minister to do so.

Albanese was joined by Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, marking a gesture of respect for the sacrifices of Australian troops and bolstering bilateral relations.

The journey concluded with a dawn service on Anzac Day, with the Australian government dedicating $120,000 to overseas memorials for Anzac soldiers.

Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has reaffirmed the government's dedication to honoring military service members both domestically and abroad.

The event serves to remember the Kokoda Diggers and acknowledge the pivotal role of former Australian Prime Minister John Curtin during WWII.

The commitment to a peaceful coexistence and a robust security partnership was underscored, reinforcing the strong ties between Australia and Papua New Guinea amidst regional power dynamics.