![]() ![]() will work in this time where we will now be working under the ambit of our shared cooperation in the Defense Cooperation Agreement we've had. Their visit brings to us further conversation in regards to how PNG and U.S. And so, Papua New Guinea is once again graced with a high - high delegation led by the - Secretary Austin. goes through him into cabinet and into the White House. In capacity - in his capacity as Secretary of Defense, all matters in relation to defense within U.S. Secretary Austin, for the benefit of Papua New Guinea media and Papua New Guinea, is the Chief Advisor to the United States' President, President Biden. At the back of that signing, Secretary Austin now visits us. Blinken's visit to us, who, long ago, he visited us at the back of his visit with it signed the Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States of America. Secretary Austin comes to the back of Secretary of State Mr. He also, likewise, should (inaudible) well in assuring us our bond and our togetherness as we have been in the past, but more importantly, today, going forward into the future. And now Secretary Austin has embraced us all in his capacity as Secretary of Defense.Īnd I did welcome him for a very good, fruitful bilateral meeting upstairs in the presence of our Deputy Prime Minister and also ministers, including our Defense Minister. ![]() The first was his father, who served in the World War II, and he was here. Thank Secretary Lloyd Austin, who is the third Lloyd Austin - oh, second Lloyd Austin to be in PNG territory. PRIME MINISTER JAMES MARAPE: Thank you very much and to the media who has sought out for this important occasion, let me thank for your presence. Please note that I will moderate those questions and call on journalists. The Prime Minister and the Secretary will each deliver opening remarks and then each have time to take a couple of questions. Secretary of Defense Austin for today's press briefing. ![]() It is my honor to introduce Prime Minister Marape and U.S. ![]() STAFF: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for being here today. ![]()
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