PNG PM Marape Congretulates Bougainville President elect Toroama
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated the duly elected President for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Ishmael Toroama.
In a brief statement this morning, Prime Minister James Marape extends his warm congratulations on behalf of the National Government and the people of PNG to Ishmael Toroama on his election as the next President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
Marape said he looks forward to working with President-elect in progressing the consultations on the outcome of the recent referendum and securing long term economic development and lasting peace for the people of Bougainville.
James Marape said in the coming weeks he will meet with the President-elect Toroama to discuss the next steps with a view to convening a meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body to affirm mutual commitment to peace and the way forward.
NBC News / PNG Today
Picture of President-elect Toroama; The Bougainville
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