Premier of Western Province Hon. Billy Veo and members of his executive this morning paid an introductory courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Two important issues raised during the discussion were the State Government and the switch to establish diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic of China.
Premier Veo said, Western Province does not need to pressure the government for Statehood now. “A lot of preparatory work needs to be done ahead of the switch in the government system. Legislations on Land governance and Economic Policy must first be set in motion. These preparations do not happen overnight. It takes time and a lot of resources.”
