IFRC Asia Pacific Regioinal Director Visits Papua New Guinea

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Asia Pacific Regional Director Mr. Alexander Matheou arrived in the country on Wednesday for a three-day visit.

The Head of IFRC Asia Pacific which supports 38 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies including Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society is here in the country to see how IFRC can assist PNGRCS to work hand in hand with the Government in playing its auxiliary role to better assist vulnerable people in Papua New Guinea.

Mr. Matheou visited the Head Quarter of PNG Red Cross Society after arrival and met with the staff and volunteers from NCD/Central Branch to discuss the problems faced in the country and how we can find strategic solutions to solve these issues moving forward.

The Director was accompanied by the Secretary General of Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society Mr. Valachie Quagliata, IFRC PNG Head of Delegation Ms. Maki Igarashi, and Governing Council Chairman Mr. Henry Yamo to meet with the Governor General of Papua New Guinea at the government house.

The important bilateral meetings will continue with the Secretary of Prime Minister and National Executive Council Mr. Ivan Pomaleu and the Secretary for Defence to foster talks on how they can work together to assist vulnerability in PNG.

Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society is absolutely grateful to have Mr. Matheou here in the country to discuss these import agendas.

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