AMAZING PORT MORESBY WELCOMES MELANESIAN ICON

Prime Minister Rabuka's State Visit and Bilateral Meeting

It is with great honour and pleasure that we welcome the Prime Minister of Fiji, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, and his wife to the vibrant capital of Papua New Guinea.

Yesterday, alongside fellow leaders, I had the privilege of receiving Prime Minister Rabuka at Jackson's International Airport and attending the State Dinner hosted by our esteemed Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape.

On behalf of the National Capital District Commission and City Manager, Mr Ravu Frank, I extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Rabuka as he joins us for the Forum for India Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit.

Welcome to Amazing Port Moresby, a city that cherishes its ties with our Melanesian comrade and recognizes you as an icon of the Pacific. The warm and heartfelt exchange between our Prime Minister and yourself epitomizes the deep cultural and shared bonds we hold dear.

As Governor of the City, I hope your stay here, accompanied by your lovely wife, will be truly enjoyable. Feel free to embrace the spirit of our city and consider it your home away from home.

May your visit leave you with cherished memories of our city and country, and we hope for a fruitful bilateral meeting and successful outcomes from the FIPIC Summit.

HON. POWES PARKOP, LLB, LLM, MP

GOVERNOR OF NCD