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Autonomous Bougainville Government President John Momis says trust must be built among leaders in Bougainville and the national Government.
His call also echoes those of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, who said his government will concentrate on delivering services to the people of Bougainville and leave politics and other issues to the ABG and local leaders.
Mr Momis’ call comes after media reports that he was not happy with efforts by the Government trying to play a part in decisions regarding the possible reopening of the Panguna mine in Central Bougainville.
At the airport’s reopening on Friday, all these were put aside as more than 3000 people came from great distances in the central and other parts of the province to witness the reopening of the airport.
Mr Momis acknowledged the national Government for its commitment to give this significant service to the people of Bougainville after 23 years. However, he stated that ABG and PNG government leaders must build trust among themselves for the good of the people of Bougainville.
He said he believes if there is no trust among these two governments there will be distrust among the people.
He wants good collaboration among the leaders also so that development can be brought to the people.
He called for everyone to work in the perimeters of Bougainville Peace Agreement.
“We must stick with the Bougainville Peace Agreement for that binds us together.”
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