PNG, Egypt to to Work Together on Issues of Common Interest
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| PNG Prime Minister receives courtesy call from Egypts Ambassador H.E Hassan Hanafy Mahmoud |
In their meeting, the Prime Minister and Ambassador discussed similar challenges facing the two nations and expressed a desire to work through international forums on issues of common interest.
"Papua New Guinean are separated by several thousands kilometers but we share common concerns in international forums such as the United Nations and World Trade Organization," Prime Minister O'Neill said following the meeting.
"While Egypt is a large nation with a population of around 87 million people, there are similarities between our economies in the challenges we face in the global economy.
"Egypt is a non-OECD energy producer and is experiencing the affects of the current low energy prices, and I was interested to hear the Ambassador's perspective on global conditions."
PM O'Neill said both countries also have significant interest in international tourism that has global marketing appeal.
"Egypt has a diverse tourism sector that ranges from the rich historical cultural attractions that are well known, to modern tourist activities such as diving in the Red Sea and adventure travel.
"Papua New Guinea can learn from Egypt's success and challenges in the tourism and travel sector.
"Our delegations from Papua New Guinea and Egypt will continue to engage in international forums."
H.E. Hassan Hanafy Mahmoud el-Laithy was appointed as Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Australia and other Pacific Island countries in 2012.
Prior to joining Egypt's Foreign Ministry in 1983, Ambassador Hassan El-Laithy practiced medicine in areas that were affected by serious health and poverty concerns.
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