PM thanks Australia for continued support

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PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has welcomed ongoing partnership activities with Australia including building capacity in healthcare and providing support for the hosting of Apec next year.
During a courtesy call by Australia’s High Commissioner Bruce Davis on Friday, O’Neill said the bilateral relationship
with Australia continued to strengthen.
“The ongoing co-operation between our two Governments is very strong which is also enhancing business links and delivering capacity building support,” O’Neill said.
“Australia’s commitment to improving healthcare in Papua New Guinea is delivering tangible results, particularly in dealing with diseases such as HIV/AIDs and Tuberculosis.”
He said with the World Bank support, they were addressing
TB in Western, Gulf and Port Moresby.
“We thank Australia for this ongoing healthcare cooperation that is also strengthening infrastructure and service delivery,” he said.
“Current projects include the new nursing school, dental clinic, maternal and child health ward at the Angau Hospital.”
O’Neill said Australian support and co-operation were important as PNG prepared to host Apec.
“I have expressed my appreciation to High Commissioner Davis for the support that Australia is providing, including the allocation of Australian Federal
Police in a training and mentoring capacity.
“Papua New Guinea will deliver a very safe and successful Apec year and Leader’s Summit in 2018, and we thank Australia for the ongoing contribution.”