The United Nations in Papua New Guinea congratulates the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government on their appointment of Sir Jerry Mateparae as the Independent Moderator for the Bougainville post-referendum process.
04 October 2024
Port Moresby, 4 October 2024: The United Nations in PNG congratulates the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon. James Marape and the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Hon. Ishmael Toroama, on their appointment of Sir Jerry Mateparae as the Independent Moderator to the post-referendum process.
The appointment follows a week-long introductory visit by Sir Jerry in which he engaged with the two governments, in individual and joint meetings, to hear their views and perspectives on the issues at hand and to discuss how his role can support the process.
The UN Resident Coordinator, Richard Stephen Howard, said:
“The Bougainville Peace Agreement is one of the most successful peace agreements globally, having sustained peace within Bougainville and between Bougainville and Papua New Guinea since its signing in 2001. In the spirit of dialogue and listening and through consultation, I am optimistic of what can be achieved in resolving outstanding issues in the post-referendum process”.
The UN will continue to support the national and autonomous governments in the post-referendum process.
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