O’Neill expresses sorrow, confirms no PNG citizen on board MH17 flight
The Papua New Guinean Government has confirmed that there were no Papua New Guineans on board the MH17 flight that was shot down over Ukraine.
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said: “To the best of our knowledge there were no Papua New Guinean citizens on board the aircraft.”
Mr Peter O’Neill has expressed his sorrow and concern at the loss of flight MH17.
The Prime Minister echoed the sentiments of the international community in calling for a full investigation into the tragedy.
“The loss of this aircraft has shocked the world,” Mr O’Neill said.
“This is a tragic day for people from many nations.
“Our sympathy and prayers are with the families who now are left to deal with this tragic loss.
“On behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea I express my deep condolences to the nations of the passengers.
“We pray for people in the Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and New Zealand who have lost citizens.”
Mr O’Neill said the cause of the incident must be fully investigated.
“There needs to be a United Nations-led investigation into the crash of this aircraft.
“If it is found that this aircraft was brought down by human action, justice must be sought.
“Today, we pray for the families of the men, women and children who lost their lives on this flight.”
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said: “To the best of our knowledge there were no Papua New Guinean citizens on board the aircraft.”
Mr Peter O’Neill has expressed his sorrow and concern at the loss of flight MH17.
The Prime Minister echoed the sentiments of the international community in calling for a full investigation into the tragedy.
“The loss of this aircraft has shocked the world,” Mr O’Neill said.
“This is a tragic day for people from many nations.
“Our sympathy and prayers are with the families who now are left to deal with this tragic loss.
“On behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea I express my deep condolences to the nations of the passengers.
“We pray for people in the Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and New Zealand who have lost citizens.”
Mr O’Neill said the cause of the incident must be fully investigated.
“There needs to be a United Nations-led investigation into the crash of this aircraft.
“If it is found that this aircraft was brought down by human action, justice must be sought.
“Today, we pray for the families of the men, women and children who lost their lives on this flight.”
PNG Today/ Post Courier
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