PNG, Japan bilateral relationships continue to strengthen
“The engagement between Papua New Guinea and Japan is at its strongest level in our bilateral history,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said. “Companies form Japan continue to make a significant contribution to our economy and employ thousands of Papua New Guineans.
“It was also an honour for Papua New Guinea to deliver our first LNG shipment to Japan this year, and now our gas is powering businesses and homes.” The Prime Minister and Ambassador Matsumoto discussed outcomes of the visit by Japan’s Prime Minister, H.E. Shinzo Abe, to Papua New Guinea in July this year. “The people of Papua New Guinea received Prime Minister Abe and his delegation with appreciation and together reached a series of important agreements.
“The most significant announcement from this visit was the 2 billion Kina Overseas Development Assistance package that is being delivered over a three year period. “This program will provide support through a range of economic development initiatives around the nation that will empower our people and strengthen bilateral relations. “These include education, health, infrastructure, law and order, rural development and fisheries.
“During Prime Minister Abe’s visit, we also ratified the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement that will deliver benefits and confidence to Japanese investors and Papua New Guinean business partners.”
Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill welcomed ongoing cultural engagement through tourism and other travel opportunities between the two countries. “Visitors from Japan contribute a great deal to the Tourism sector in Papua New Guinea and enhance personal contact between our people.
“The Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers further contributes to cultural exchange when young Japanese volunteers travel to remote areas to live with local people to learn, share and impart their skills.” Bilateral relations between the Papua New Guinea and Japan were established on Independence Day in 1975.
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