Tag: O’Neill

Papua New Guinea PM Peter O’Neill resigns amid gas deal tensions

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill resigned on Sunday following a string of high-profile political defections that threatened his leadership. O’Neill — who had been in power since 2011 — handed over the reins to veteran politician Julius Chan, who has twice been prime minister. “I will be stepping down as prime minister in the coming days, when I visit the governor-general… (to) pave way for a new government,” O’Neill told reporters in the […]

President Duterte, Papua New Guinea PM vow stronger ties between two countries

President Duterte also expresses “full support” for PNG’s APEC chairmanship   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his commitment for a stronger relationship and friendship with Papua New Guinea during the official visit of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill in Malacañan Palace, where the two leaders witnessed the signing of an agriculture cooperation that would further boost food security in both countries. President Duterte hosted a dinner in honor of Prime Minister O’Neill at the […]