Qld premier to visit PNG

 QUEENSLAND Premier Campbell Newman will be leading a trade mission to Papua New Guinea from May 14-15.

“We share a long-standing cultural connection, and over the years, this friendship has developed into a highly productive business relationship,” he said in a statement yesterday.

“This relationship was first formalised in 1992 with the signing of the Papua New Guinea and Queensland Memorandum of Understanding on Business Cooperation.

“We have reached many milestones and now, in its 21st year, I go to renew this agreement, with an emphasis on agribusiness, resources, construction, infrastructure and education.

“PNG and Queensland both have relatively new governments, but both share a common desire and a strong commitment to developing our regions and industries, and growing our economies,” he said.

“During my visit I will meet with key government and industry leaders, focusing on progressing trade, investment and business collaboration.  

“I will be accompanied on this trade mission by a business delegation with strong interest and experience in working in Papua New Guinea.

“I hope that the visit will open a new and exciting era in our relationship.”