PNG PM Marape Says Govt Committed To Fighting Corruption

 PRIME Minister James Marape says the Government is committed to fighting corruption “at the highest level.”

He told members of the business community and partners at a 45th Independence anniversary dinner in Port Moresby that the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) “has been on the radar for more than 15 years”.

“Our Government and past governments have talked about fighting corruption and we will deliver (ICAC) by November,” he said.

“We should have delivered it in the last session but there is some element in the law that we need to fix.”

He said “hard-earned money from businesses must be translated to good use serving our citizens in key sectors”.

He thanked the businesses and partners such as Australia, Japan, China, USA, New Zealand and the Philippines which continued to maintain their presence in the country.

“Whatever contributions you have given, I’m satisfied,” he said.

“The reforms we have put in place are steps fundament to the economy today and into the future.”

Marape said the judiciary had remained vibrant and independent securing “the safety of our democracy and the differences we have in a nation of divided tribes and many pursuits”. “Be assured you have a very competent and independent judiciary system.”

He said the country’s resources had been harvested in the past 45 years but not depleted.

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