despite all the economic hardships we have faced, we must walk with optimism into 2023.
With God’s mercy and grace, the future holds a brighter year for us.
In this New Year’s message, this evening, I would like to take the opportunity to remind us all that this Government, composed of vibrant and dedicated leaders, will serve you to the best of our ability.
Only some weeks ago, your Government passed the 2023 National Budget with a record total expenditure of K24.567 billion – a 10.8 per cent increase on the original 2022 Budget, making it the largest in the 47-year history of Papua New Guinea.