Prime Minister Peter O'Neill Meets Belgium Ambassador

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Belgium, HE Jean-Luc Bodson, paid a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon Peter O’Neill CMG MP.

Prime Minister O’Neill welcomed Ambassador Bodson and congratulated him on his appointment.

During their discussion the Prime Minister conveyed the condolences of the Papua New Guinea for the four citizens of the Netherlands who lost their lives in the tragedy of MH17.

Prime Minister O’Neill said people around the world stand united in their grief and disbelief at what happened to the flight.

The Prime Minister said the United Nations Security Council resolution today offers hope that the remains of victims will be respectfully removed from the crash site, and a thorough crime scene investigation can take place.

In terms of the bilateral relationship between eth two countries, Mr O’Neill further expressed Papua New Guinea’s gratitude for ongoing support to strengthen the national economy and facilitate development.

Bilateral trade and exchange between Papua New Guinea and Europe continues to be positive, and the Prime Minister said there remained further ongoing opportunities to expand this further.

Current bilateral trade is worth almost K100 million annually.