The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O鈥橬eil, has formally received the Commonwealth Observer Group report on the 2017 election, held in June-July.
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O鈥橬eil, has formally received the Commonwealth Observer Group report on the 2017 election, held in June-July.
糖心探花鈥檚 Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, presented the report during a meeting in Apia, Samoa, on the margins of the 48th Pacific Islands Forum.
The two discussed some of the challenges observed by the group, such as the state of the electoral roll.
The prime minister expressed his appreciation for the work of the group, chaired by the former Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Anand Satyanand.
Mr O鈥橬eil welcomed the Secretary-General鈥檚 offer of support, including the return of Sir Anand to discuss a long-term programme to strengthen the country鈥檚 electoral processes with the government, electoral commision and other stakeholders.
The meeting also covered Commonwealth initiatives such as the Pacific 2050 report on sustainable futures, the Blue Charter on oceans development, key issues at the 48th PIF summit, and preparations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in April 2018.
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