Minister for Foreign Affairs and National Events Hon. Justin Tkatchenko MP
will make an Official Visit to China upon the invitation of the Government of
The People’s Republic of China.
Addressing the media today before his departure, Minister Tkatchenko said he
will be meeting with recently appointed Chinese Foreign Minister, Qin Gang
and will also attend the 2023 Annual Conference of The Boao Forum for Asia.
Minister Tkatchenko said his Chinese counterpart was previously the chief of
protocol for the President of China and had already visited Papua New Guinea
on more than one occasion.
“He is now the foreign minister and I look forward in working with him for our
relationship between China and Papua New Guinea.”
“We will be discussing our bilateral relationship, working relationship going
forward.”
“We will be discussing our economic importance between Papua New Guinea
and China.”
“China being one of our biggest trading partners to Papua New Guinea and also
people to people arrangements, infrastructure, education, health and
development, we will be holding discussions in these areas too.”
“I only go on these tours when I know there’s going to be good outcomes for
the people of Papua New Guinea and for our country.”
“When it comes to deference, security, health, education, investment and trade,
these things must come forward for the benefit of our people.”
This official trip will also cover a visit to Shenzhen City which currently has a
sister city arrangement with Port Moresby and the National Capital District.
“We will be renewing our sister-city relationship with our capital city and with
Shenzhen.”
“We will also be going to Guangdong, looking at their facilities there in
education, environment and their zoo and doing some conservation work with
them.
“A very productive six day trip to China covering many aspects but also to see
and introduce ourselves to Mr. Qin, the new Foreign Minister who has already
been to Papua New Guinea.”
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