The Internal Security Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr recently held a key meeting to with all stakeholder agencies of the Ministry to discuss and review the implications of the 4th Medium Term Development Plan.
Key agencies involved included the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, The Correctional Services, National Narcotics Bureau, National Intelligence Agency, Security Industry Authority and the National Identity and Civil Registry. The outcome of the meeting saw the urgent need for a ministerial security conference to be held involving other ministries aligned with the Strategic Priority Areas 5 & 6 of MTDP IV.
The Minister stated that over the next 5 years the government is committed to follow a precise roadmap towards achieving their aspirations for public safety and enhancing other aspects of safety and security of the country.
“Including surveillance, detection, crime prevention, incarceration and reintegration.” “The MTDP will serve as a guiding framework to ensure that our efforts remain targeted.”
Tsiamalili Jnr highlighted the importance of a coordinated approach towards the implementation of the MTDP in response to the evolving security landscape.
This also entails leveraging each department and agency’s strengths and using them to the best advantage whilst exploring innovative solutions.