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PNG  Commissioner of Police David Manning has welcomed the outcomes of bilateral security discussions taking place in Canberra this week, that he said will improve the day-to-day safety and security for communities in Papua New Guinea. This includes support at the front-line of community policing operations through better training in modern policing methods, and the use of new technologies that can be deployed effectively in Papua New Guinea. Commissioner Manning said from a security perspective, particularly under the leadership of Internal Security Minister, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili in taking an assertive ‘PNG First’ stance, the relationship with Australia has evolved and the views of PNG being properly taken into account. Commissioner Manning said, “For too long PNG took whatever assistance was offered, and often this did not work with the logistical and geographical challenges we face in Papua New Guinea. “Now our security counterparts in Australia are listening to us and respect that...

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