AUSTRALIA is committed to helping people affected by Cyclone Maila recover from the disaster, says High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Ewen McDonald.
“We are family with PNG. Our whole mission, including the people we have on the ground here, have been focussed on this priority and no other priority than responding to Cyclone Maila over the last week,” McDonald said.
He joined Prime Minister James Marape in visiting Milne Bay to support those affected by Cyclone Maila.
McDonald flew to Milne Bay on a RAAF C-27J aircraft with PNG Defence Force personnel and aircraft crew who are supporting relief efforts.
“Australia will support this recovery now but also the rebuilding across the country that is required of road infrastructure,” he added.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel delivered essential food supplies to support communities in remote and affected areas.
This support builds on Australia’s initial commitment of K3 million to support the relief response.
