Prime Minister Of Papua New Guinea welcomes FIFA Players and Deligates (Post Courier 14/11/16)

Tourism Arts and Culture Minister Tobias Kulang, , Papua New Guinea Football Association President David Chung, The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill Sports Minister Justin Tkatchenko and National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop  during the opening night.

By FIDELIS SUKINA

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill officially welcomed the visiting teams and the FIFA officials attending the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup on Friday.

He was present alongside National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, PNG Football Association President David Chung, Sports Minister Justin Tkatchenko   and Tourism Arts and Culture Minister Tobias Kulang at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby.

O’Neill told the gathering that Papua New Guinea was a country of warm loving people that should not be feared.

 “The people of Papua New Guinea are here to support each of you feel free to engage with our people, they are warm people,”

“I would like to extend the welcome to the FIFA officials and I know you all have had a warm welcome we are a very unique people and we will support all the teams.

“It’s a proud moment to host such an event and I have to commend David Chung and his team for their tireless efforts in making this event possible,”

Chung said it is a tournament that would bring a lasting legacy to the volunteers and the young women playing soccer in Papua New Guinea.

“We have been working hard to build stadiums and fields, we are a football loving nation, and the World Cup will be a lasting legacy for the country.

“It will inspire our young women to play the sport of football, and it will inspire the volunteers to move on with the experience into the future as they find other jobs,” Chung said.

Governor Powes Parkop said it was finally here the World Cup and it was the time for other countries to experience the nation, he also encouraged the visiting teams and tourists to come back to PNG if possible in the future.

“Welcome all teams to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Port Moresby, we are a country of diverse culture and Port Moresby is the centre of the country hope you all experience the hospitality and culture of PNG during your stay and hope you all can come back again later on,” Parkop said.