Paias Wingti
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About
Papua New Guinean politician who served as the nation's Prime Minister from 1985 to 1988, and then again from 1992 to 1994. He attempted to promote an independent foreign policy while in office by enhancing relations with the Soviet Union, U.S., Japan and China.
Before Fame
He studied Economics at the University of Papua New Guinea.
Trivia
He was the youngest Prime Minister in Papua New Guinea history.
Family Life
He is a member of the Jika Tribe from the Western Highlands province.
Associated With
He followed in the vein of Nelson Mandela as a political leader.
