By DALCY LULUA
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko has given the charge to Dr Thaddeus Kambanei as Ambassador representing Papua New Guinea (PNG) to the Republic of China.
The Minister congratulated Dr Kambanei and his family and said he is looking forward to working with him.
“As your Minister, I look forward in working with you directly and through our Secretary-Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure the relationship with China grows stronger, bigger and better than before,” Tkatchenko said.
“Now that we have a permanent ambassador in China, it will be much easier to get things done, and I’m sure, this should bring the relationship to another level,” he added.
Minister Tkatchenko said this important position has been vacant for a very long time and Dr Thaddeus is fit for that position.
“There was no doubt in our government on his credentials and credibility to hold this very important position that has been vacant, believe it or not, for quite a long time,” he expressed.
“And I’m sure the Chinese officials have officially endorsed ambassador’s position and accepted his him (Dr Kambanei) as a full-time ambassador in China, Beijing.”
Minister Tkatchenko further stressed that the China and PNG relationship is very important to Papua New Guinea.
Dr Kambanei thanked the government for having the trust in him to take up the role, and assured the Minister do his best.
“I’m deeply honored to receive the charge from the Foreign Affairs Minister as I embark on this important mission. Your current confidence in my ability to represent a government and our nation’s interests in such a vital region is both humbling and motivating for me.”
“It’s an honor and privilege to be appointed and represent our nation. I will do my utmost best to serving our nation with distinction,” said Dr Kambanei.
He is looking forward to refine the two countries’ relationship and make it much stronger.
“I will work on strengthening our bilateral relations, ensuring that we foster closer diplomatic, economic and carbon ties,” Dr Kambanei said.
“Our relationship with China undoubtedly holds immense potential for trading, and it is my firm belief that through continued dialogue, mutual respect and collaboration, we can achieve greater prosperity for our people.”
