Friendship between PNG, UK remains strong: Envoy

British High Commissioner Keith Scott said the friendship between PNG and United Kingdom remains strong.
“We are sharing our expertise in conflict resolution – from Northern Ireland, for example – to support the peace process in Bougainville,” Scott said.
“I am delighted to announce that we are providing €95,000, over K400,000 – for the United Nations’ Bougainville Referendum Support Project in response to the funding shortfall that has been widely reported,” Scott said, during a reception at Apec Haus in Port Moresby on Wednesday to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
He also shared other stories of British assistance to Papua New Guinea.
“The United Kingdom is investing in PNG’s future,” Scott said.
“In education, more than 100 Papua New Guineans have benefited from our prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme – which offers graduate study at any United Kingdom university for talented young professionals.
“In health, the United Kingdom’s Fleming Fund is partnering with Papua New Guinea laboratories and training staff to help tackle the threat of drug-resistant infections.
“We are helping to promote Papua New Guinea in the United Kingdom and more widely – through our support for the PNG Defence Force Pipe Band and in getting PNG representation at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney in October.
“We are looking forward to the Great Britain Lions rugby league visit in November, when Papua New Guinea will be in the sporting – and social media – spotlight, all for the right reasons.”
The event hosted by the British High Commission and attended by Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae, Prime Minister James Marape, diplomats, MPs, Ministers and other dignitaries.