Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O' Neill has reiterated that West Papua is an integral part of Indonesia.
Mr O'Neill has again told reporters in Jakarta that Papua New Guinea's position has not changed.
But he says, PNG is happy to have been asked by the Indonesian government to help manage issues in Papua province, in the areas of autonomy, cultural and economic activities.
Mr O'Neill says for the first time, the people of Papua province will be encouraged to attend the Pacific Games to be held in Port Moresby, and the Melanesian Festival of Arts next year.
