FED: PNG PM arrives in Canberra for official visit

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2009
FED: PNG PM arrives in Canberra for official visit

Papua New Guinea's prime minister Sir MICHAEL SOMARE has been greeted at Parliament
House in Canberra by a 19-gun salute and Australia's PM KEVIN RUDD.

The two prime ministers briefly chatted with primary school children before heading
to the ministerial wing for private talks .. they'll hold a joint press conference later
this morning.

Sir MICHAEL will also call on Governor-General QUENTIN BRYCE later today.

He's also expected to meet the federal opposition leader MALCOLM TURNBULL .. Victorian
Premier JOHN BRUMBY and visit bushfire and flood affected areas across the country before
heading back to Port Moresby on Sunday.

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KEYWORD: SOMARE (CANBERRA)

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