Minister for APEC, Justin Tkatchenko, says the burning of the Air Niugini plane and tensions in Mendi and Southern Highlands Province will not deter preparations for APEC.
Minister Tkatchenko said the actions do not represent the people and the country and only tarnishes the work they are putting into preparing for APEC.
“It’s an absolute disgrace and total disappointment, what happened in Mendi by individuals for their own self greed and self gain.
“These people do not represent any of us at all or what we are trying to achieve in our country,” said the Minister.
“All the good work that we are doing to the lead up to APEC will not deter us at all. This event that has happened will not deter us at all.”
(Minister for APEC, Justin Tkatchenko)