Prime Minister James Marape yesterday met with the outgoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Papua New Guinea, Mr. Said Zaidansyah, during a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office, Melanesian Haus, where he commended the ADB for its enduring partnership and strong contribution to the nation’s development.

Mr. Zaidansyah, who has served in PNG for the past 27 months, leaves behind a solid record of collaboration between the ADB and the PNG Government, particularly in delivering major national projects across the energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors.