Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has raised the prospect of establishing direct flights from Papua New Guinea to Thailand.
In a bilateral meeting with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Air Marshall, Prajin Juntong, on the sidelines of the APEC Leaders’ Summit in Lima this week, O’Neill said as trade and tourism continues to expand, the new air link would be viable.
O’Neill said the prospect of direct flights between PNG and Thailand will create opportunity for increased business travel and tourism, and also have the potential for the movement of fisheries and agricultural produce.
“There is increased business between our two countries, and it is time we conducted a thorough feasibility assessment on the viability of a new air link.
“Demand is increasing on current Asian routes and is bringing in greater business and tourism with hubs that include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila and Bali.”
PM O’Neill further raised the prospect of Thailand purchasing future LNG production from Papua New Guinea and establishing greater cooperation on fisheries.