Papua New Guinea's Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa and leaders from Poplar, Wisconsin, United States, have officially established a sister city agreement, aimed at fostering closer ties between the two communities. The agreement, solidified over the weekend, follows initial discussions outlined in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signifying their mutual intent to collaborate. Facilitating this partnership were Carlo Capua of Sister Cities International (SCI), Dr. Suely Saro of Long Beach city council, and US Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock. Governor Pariwa and Poplar President Leo Naumann signed the formal documents, marking a significant milestone in their efforts to enhance cooperation in business, culture, and education. US Ambassador Yastishock expressed her satisfaction, stating, "I am pleased to witness the establishment of this sister city agreement between Poplar and Madang. Such partnerships promote people-to-people diplomacy and cultivate enduring friendships between Papua New Guinea and the US."
Carlo Capua, known for his extensive involvement with Papua New Guinea through Habitat for Humanity, and Dr. Suely Saro, a prominent figure in US politics following her refugee journey, played instrumental roles in facilitating this connection. Poplar is renowned as the hometown of Major Richard Bong, a decorated World War II pilot whose plane, "Marge," crashed in Madang during the war. The recent discovery of parts of Major Bong’s plane has rekindled historical ties between the two communities. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Centre in Poplar stands as a testament to Major Bong’s legacy and will now collaborate with Madang to strengthen their newly formed relationship, founded on shared history and mutual respect. Also read Comments are closed.
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