JOINT COMMITTEE MEET DOWN WEST ON BORDER

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SOLOMON Islands and Papua New Guinea governments are having joint border talks in the western province.

From Western Province, Director Government Communication Unit, Mr. George Herming said border issues between Solomon Islands government and PNG are in the interests of both countries.

He said this was highlighted in the speech of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Police, Correctional Service and National Security, Ms. Karen Galokale.

(Audio) Director GCU, George Herming report from Gizo, Western Province


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