US army praised for Apec support

PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has thanked the United States military for its ongoing support for the hosting of Apec 2018 in Papua New Guinea.
During a meeting with Admiral Harry Harris of the United States Navy Pacific Command in Port Moresby yesterday, O’Neill said Apec security was being jointly organised with PNG’s partners “at the highest level”.
He said thousands of international visitors planning to visit PNG in 2018 would experience one of the most diverse cultures in the world in a secure environment.
“Apec in PNG will be a unique Pacific experience and will maintain the highest level of security to ensure the safety of all leaders, delegates and officials,” O’Neill said.
“Papua New Guinea is working closely with our security partners, including the United States, Australia and New Zealand, to ensure we have coordination in critical areas.
“There has already been a great deal of capacity building taking place through joint exercises and training.
“We are seeing our national disciplined services increase their capacity and this is essential to hosting a successful Apec summit.”