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Kamma Urges Donors To Be More Diplomatic 05 Jan 2015
THE Minister for Bougainville Affairs Hon Steven Pirika Kamma has called on the heads of missions in Papua New Guinea to be careful when making comments in regards to Bougainville and its affairs. Mr Kamma was responding to comments made by the United Nations resident coordinator Roy Trivedy on Page 8 of the National Newspaper dated Monday January 5, 2015. It is understood that Mr Trivedy’s statement cautiously urged the PNG Government to handle negotiations between the Autonomous Bougainville Government carefully. Although acknowledging Mr Trivedy’s comments, Mr Kamma has laid a strong warning to all donors and missions that any public comment can be seen as an outright interference into the process of implementing the Bougainville Peace Agreement. Mr Kamma strongly maintained that the implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement is the prerogative and solely remains in the custodial ownership between the National Government of Papua New Guinea, the Autonomous Bougainville Government, and the people of Bougainville. Mr Kamma has urged all donors to refrain from making public comments, especially through the media, regarding issues surrounding Bougainville’s political undertakings. He is strongly advising all donors and any interested parties that any comments that they wish to air must be through normal diplomatic channels.




















