The Prime Minister, Hon Peter O’Neill CMG MP, has thanked the Captain and crew of the Chinese Naval Hospital Ship, Ark Peace, for their gesture of friendshiptowards the people of Papua New Guinea.
The Prime Minister made the comments to Rear Admiral, Shen Hao, during a tour of vessel shortly before it set sail from Port Moresby. The Prime Minister said he welcomed the ship’s visit to Papua New Guinea and thanked China’s Navy for extending goodwill. “Our people thank you for the extension of healthcare that you offered to Papua New Guineans during the visit and for providing support at our hospitals. “This visit has been an exchange of medical support, friendship and culture. “I hope you come back soon and once again enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Islands. “I thank you for your visit and wish you a safe journey home.” The Prime Minister told Rear Admiral Shen Hao that he will convey these sentiments of gratitude to the President of China at the APEC Summit in Beijing in November. In receiving the Prime Minister on the ship, the Rear Admiral highlighted the maritime links between Papua New Guinea and China and expressed his satisfaction with the visit. “The friendship and sentiments between our two countries are boundless and it is the blue ocean that binds the countries together,” Admiral Shen Hao said. “I enjoyed a cultural exchange visit to the town of Rigo where I was very impressed with the children of the school who were very welcoming. “I will remember the natural beauty of Papua New Guinea and the hospitality of the people.” The Rear Admiral summed up the visit by saying the presence of the ship was to enhance friendship between the two peoples and he wishes the people of Papua New Guinea healthy and happy lives. Comments are closed.
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