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The Papua New Guinea Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko met with Saga Alhoshan, Minister for Tourism of Saudi Arabia on Thursday 23 February at the margins of the Special Leaders’Retreat in Nadi, Fiji. Both Ministers acknowledged the importance of establishing diplomatic ties between both countries to enhance trade and economic ties including promoting tourism, agricultural cooperation in diversifying economic activities as well as development cooperation in terms of infrastructure development. Minister Tkatchenko informed of PNG government’s priorities which includes economic independence for our people.  Minister Alhoshan informed that the Government of Saudi Arabia is ready and willing to assist PNG realise it’s economic independence not only in agricultural and tourism cooperation but more so in the infrastructure development.  Through the Saudi Fund for Development, PNG can benefit from the concessional loans with low interest rates that Saudi Arabia c...

  If you are looking for plants to provide you with both exotic colour and architectural effect then Kniphofia caulescens – (Red Hot Poker) has to be up there for strong consideration. Unlike the majority of the rather dull (my opinion only) pastel shades of weak, overly-leafy growth that seems to the the trend for Kniphofia cultivars at the moment, Kniphofia caulescens is an absolute man of a plant with bold, muscular blooms on stocky stems which shine magnificently against the backdrop of gorgeous powder, glaucous-blue foliage.  However the news is better than that is is evergreen, extremely hardy and capable of surviving plenty of neglect. Just avoid planting in areas prone to waterlogging over the winter. As a tip, tie leaves together in late autumn to form a canopy over the crown in order to prevent water from settling in the crown and freezing. If you would like to see more content like this then why not consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel. It is absolutely free and ...