After arriving in the country last night, President Xi had meetings with Governor General Sir Bob Dadae this morning before opening the Boulevard.
This morning the President had a number of engagements, including a guard of honour at the parliament house and also a meet with the Speaker of Parliament after inspecting the parade by the 1st Royal Papua Island Regiment.
The opening of the Independence Boulevard followed after, as well the opening of Butuka Academy.
At the Boulevard opening, President Xi met Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.