JANUARY 16 2022
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his concern about the situation in Tonga following Saturday’s (January 15 2022) massive underwater volcanic eruption.
He says the Government is closely monitoring the situation and will assist where it can.
“I am greatly concerned about the situation in Tonga where an undersea volcano erupted on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground,” PM Marape said.
“I join in with all the people of Papua New Guinea in sending our thoughts and prayers to the people of Tonga at this time.
” Tonga and PNG have close Government and people-to-people relations as Pacific ‘wan solwara’.
“My Government, through the Department Affairs and Trade, is closely monitoring the situation and will assist where we can.
” God protect Tonga in this trying time. “
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