The governments of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have settled on US$173.5-million (621 million-kina) as the total amount of money the former owes the latter.
It s one of the resolutions of a fruitful meeting between PNG s prime minister James Marape and Ishmael Toroama, the president of the autonomous region of Bougainville.
PNG Prime Minister James Marape (centre) arrives in Arawa for talks with Bougainville s President Ishmael Toroama (second from right) 5 February, 2021
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At the Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) meeting in Arawa, the two sides set out a basic framework for consultations over the outcome of Bougainville s independence referendum.
The Papua New Guinea and autonomous Bougainville governments are meeting today in Arawa for the latest talks on Bougainville s post-referendum process.
The Bougainville Joint Consultative Body is the primary forum for both governments to discuss issues and comply with the requirements of the Peace Agreement.
Papua New Guinea s Prime Minister James Marape (left) arrives in Arawa for talks hosted by Bougainville s President, Ishmael Toroama (right) 5 February, 2021.
Photo: PNG PM Media
The latest meeting of the joint body is co-chaired by PNG s Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama.
The National Coordination Office for Bougainville Affairs director Dr Henry Okole said under the PNG government stood committed to fulfilling all its responsibilities under the Bougainville Peace Agreement.