Deputy Prime Minister Leo Deon speaking at the summit said Papua New Guinea maintains its position recognising West Papua as an integral part of Indonesia.
This year, the West Papua National Coalition for liberation applied for membership.
Mr Dion said PNG respects the sovereign right of Indonesia’s Republic rule over West Papua.
PNG’s founding father Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare was the chief guest at the MSG meeting, marking its of Silver Jubilee.
Sir Michael said the meeting was an avenue for leaders to discuss with wisdom and arrive at a gainful conclusion on the West Papuan issue.
Meantime, the Front de Liberation Nationale Kanak Socialiste -FLNKS has taken over the MSG chairmanship from Fiji lead by Victor Tutugoro.
PNG will also host the 2014 MSG Investment Roadshow and Trade Fair.
Here Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=btZWfOrFsQ0
RAMSI to withdraw in Solomon Island
Also in the MSG meeting, The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands or RAMSI will be withdrawn starting July 24.
RAMSI assistance would remain on policing activities and this would be done in a bilateral level.
An independent review would be undertaken to establish whether Solomon Islands had the capacity in areas of assistance.
More : http://www.emtv.com.pg/news-app/item/melanesian-spearhead-group-on-west-papua-issue
Mr Dion said PNG respects the sovereign right of Indonesia’s Republic rule over West Papua.
PNG’s founding father Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare was the chief guest at the MSG meeting, marking its of Silver Jubilee.
Sir Michael said the meeting was an avenue for leaders to discuss with wisdom and arrive at a gainful conclusion on the West Papuan issue.
Meantime, the Front de Liberation Nationale Kanak Socialiste -FLNKS has taken over the MSG chairmanship from Fiji lead by Victor Tutugoro.
PNG will also host the 2014 MSG Investment Roadshow and Trade Fair.
Here Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=btZWfOrFsQ0
RAMSI to withdraw in Solomon Island
Also in the MSG meeting, The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands or RAMSI will be withdrawn starting July 24.
RAMSI assistance would remain on policing activities and this would be done in a bilateral level.
An independent review would be undertaken to establish whether Solomon Islands had the capacity in areas of assistance.
More : http://www.emtv.com.pg/news-app/item/melanesian-spearhead-group-on-west-papua-issue
