The report was launched in the
PNG capital Port Moresby today and is the third in the current series of the World Bank's Economic Updates, reviewing recent developments in
PNG's economy and providing an in-depth examination of a selected development issue in
PNG.
To highlight this partnership,
PNG Jewellers have curated an exclusive line of jewellery called the 'Fab5' that are crafted with beautiful Forevermark diamonds.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday his nation had a "special relationship" with
PNG, and he thanked O'Neill for being a "passionate servant" of his country.
PNG has a population of more than 8 million, based on the latest United Nations estimates.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China has been offering a helping hand to
PNG. It has dispatched medical teams to the country for providing free medical services, sent a number of agricultural experts to teach locals in upland rice planting and assisted in many infrastructure projects.
In turn, the Philippines is hoping that
PNG will reconsider its plans to ban the processing in the Philippines of tuna from its seas and increase the tax it imposes on Philippine fishing vessels to $2 million from between $200,000 and $400,00 annually.
It's also on this auspicious occasion that one can feast one's eyes on the much-awaited collection of gold and diamond jewellery from
PNG Jewellers.
The event was organized in partnership with the National Department of Health and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT), and included key stakeholders from across
PNG's health sector.
In reply,
PNG were bowled out for 113 runs in 25.5 overs with Naveed bagging 5 for 28 and Imran Haider chipping in with two wickets.
Nou Rarua (47 off 71 balls with five boundaries) top scored for
PNG. Mwendwa was
PNG's main executioner with four wickets for 37.