The Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko warmly welcomed United Arab Emirates (UAE) Envoy of Foreign Affairs Minister Mr. OImar Shebahdeh in Port Moresby.
While welcoming Mr. Shehadeh and his delegation to PNG, Minister Tkatchenko said this visit was timely as PNG is now working towards opening its Embassy in Dubai.
According to Minister Tkatchenko, the Department of Foreign Affairs is now in the process of preparing for this to happen following the National Executive Council’s (NEC) approval to open the Embassy.
“Our government through Prime Minister James Marape saw it fit that your country is advanced in many areas that Papua New Guinea would like to be a part of or work within that regard.”
“Opening the embassy in your country is important for us as we do not have any representations in your region.”
“Your country has developed in leaps and bounds in many ways; PNG can gain vast experience.”
“We have an open-door policy so we appreciate any assistance and guidance that will make our countries and its people more efficient and prosperous,” Minister Tkatchenko said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Shehadeh stated that they are ready to support the country across the board by giving PNG access to their state-of-the-art technical standards and knowledge and can identify sectors that would support both countries and can exchange in capacity building as well.
“There is tremendous growth in this region, and Papua New Guinea in particular is the largest.”
“If we are to be able to contribute even in a small way to the success story of your country, it will be our honour,” Mr. Shehadeh said.
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