China interested in investing in port projects in Papua
China was mentioned interested in investing in port projects in Papua. "On January 5, 2011 plan that China will meet with representatives of the Regional Government of Papua in Jayapura," said Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi said the press before meeting the economic evaluation at the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs, Jakarta, Monday.
Freddy called China an interest in port projects in Papua and West Papua. He said the meeting was to talk about Chinese investment opportunities in Papua and West Papua. In addition, the Governor of Papua, also will present potential problems in Papua.
Freddy explains, cooperation with China including the government's plan to promote public-private partnership or "public private partnership" (PPP). According to Freddy, the meeting is expected to have nine participating companies to see the potential in Papua.
In addition to companies related to port, he added, the company that operates in the cement and mining are also interested in participating in the meeting. He also mentions, China is also interested in developing an airport there. "Airports in Manokwari, Jayapura, Sorong, and Biak. Later, will turn like in Mimika," he explained.
He added, later Papua will have a new port in several areas, namely Jayapura, Sorong, and Biak. "These three areas are prepared to have an international port. Everything is new," he explained.
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He did not mention in detail how much the region is prepared to become the port. However, he said, port capacity will be large. "Because it will accommodate a container port," he said.
Currently, he explained, the construction of basic infrastructure already underway. He explained that the coastal region penimbunnya used funds from the State Budget (APBN). "While the development of the region, we hope China can participate," he said.
China interested in investing in port projects in Papua
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