PNG prime minister says terms, not alliances will sway debt deal talks

PNG prime minister says terms, not alliances will sway debt deal talks

August 26, 2019 12:53 pm

SYDNEY, Aug 26:  Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape said on Monday he will accept debt assistance from any country that offers the best terms, ratcheting up pressure on Australia to offer a sweetened deal to protect its standing in the region.

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