FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat says Papua New Guinea MPs need to be reminded of the Melanesian Framework in order to make good decisions on the political future of Bougainville.
Marat said this was the transition period and if MPs were to vote in favour of the 97.7 percent referendum results, then it had to be based on Section 342, subsection two.
Marat based his debate in parliament last Friday on the Melanesian Framework's clause six highlighting the future relationship arrangements post-independence:
6.1 - The governments of Bougainville and PNG affirm that the pathway provided for in its framework is intended not only to give effect to the referendum result, but also to secure an enduring peaceful relationship between PNG ...