O’Neill happy with plan for tied aid

 PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill is glad that programmes agreed to with the Queensland government were not aid-related but aid-tied to PNG. 

He said this during the re-signing of the memorandum of understanding between PNG and Queensland about the business and Government Corporation on Tuesday.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman said the signing of the memorandum would expand established businesses.

“Through the signing of the MoU, I am sure that we can continue to expand on the business partnership that has already been existed,” he said. 

O’Neill said Newman’s visit reflected his determination to take the PNG-Queensland relationship to a new and mutually-beneficial level. 

“This is a desire which we all share, “O’Neill said. 

He welcomed Queensland business to capitalise on the opportunities provided by the growing economy and establish joint ventures to grow the two economies.