PM Marape : China's Growing Presence is not a Threat to Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape says he does not see China’s growing presence in the country as a threat to Papua New Guinea’s security.
In a statement, Mr. Marape says China is an important development, investment and trade partner.
He says PNG continues to manage its relationship under the “One China Policy” and the respect and goodwill are mutual.
Mr. Marape refuted statements in the Australian media purportedly by the PNG Defence Force Commander Major General Gilbert Toropo that the growing Chinese presence is a challenge to PNG’s security.
This was supposedly made in the context of welcoming the rehabilitation of the naval base in Lombrum, Manus Province.
Mr. Marape says PNG’s foreign policy of being friends to all and enemies to none continues to define its global relations.
He says the statement purportedly from the PNG Head of Defense is concerning to the Government, and he will be seeking an explanation from Commander Toropo.
NBC News / PNG Today
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