PACIFIC ISLANDS LEADERS ARRIVE IN PORT MORESBY FOR FIPIC SUMMIT

Pacific Islands leaders arrive in Amazing Port Moresby to attend the Forum for India and Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit. Traditional dancers gave a rousing welcome to the leaders at the Jackson’ International Airport as the capital city host, Governor Hon. Powes Parkop and Deputy Governor, Hon. Dadi Toka Jnr, received them.

The leaders in order of arrival are; Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. Hu'akavemeilik Siaosi Sovaleni; President of Nauru, His Excellency Russ Kun; Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Mr Henry Puna; President of Kiribati, His Excellency Taneti Maamau; and Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare.

Governor Parkop welcomed each of the leaders on behalf of the Prime Minister, assuring them that Port Moresby was their home away from home and bid them a pleasant and memorable stay.

More leaders of the Pacific will be arriving today and tomorrow for the 3rd FIPIC Summit hosted in Amazing Port Moresby.