BY BEN BILUA

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has sent his greetings to the government and people of Papua New Guinea ahead of their 50th Independence Anniversary.

Speaking during the signing of Security Agreement with his counterpart James Marape, Manele said Papua New Guinea has reached another milestone worth celebrating.

He said 50th years of independence is not just a celebration but a golden anniversary and a milestone not only for PNG but for the entire pacific family.

Manele said PNG’s Golden Anniversary is a testament of shared struggles and triumphs that shape the region.

“It inspires us to continue working together for the next fifty years.

“On behalf of the government and people of Solomon Islands, I wish to thank the government of PNG for the partnership and good will that have brought us to this moment.

“May this framework serve as a foundation for deeper cooperation, stronger border communities, and enduring friendship between our two countries,” he said.

This year, Papua New Guinea will celebrate its 50 years of independence, a journey that began in 1975 when country became a sovereign nation.

It is a time to honour our past, recognise our achievements, and recommit ourselves to the ideals that our founding fathers envisioned: unity, progress, and prosperity for all.

In a statement released earlier this month, Marape calls on his people to unite as one people, one nation, with a shared vision for the future.

“Let the drumbeats of our kundu resonate across the land, and let the vibrant colors of our bilums reflect our pride and hope.

“Together, we will write the next chapter of Papua New Guinea’s history—a chapter of progress, unity, and opportunity for all,” he said.

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