Martin Kilome holding up the Australian Flag, ready to welcome Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Martin Kilome holding up the Australian Flag, ready to welcome Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

IMR staff waiting patiently at the IMR carpark for Mr Rudd’s arrival.

Professor Peter Siba explaining to Mr Rudd the work of IMR in PNG and showing him photos of staff working in different project sites around the country.

School children line up alongside the road to IMR, to welcome the Australian Prime Minister.

Mr Rudd listens attentively to Professor Siba and Audrey Michael as they explain the work done in the Bacteriology Laboratory.

Dianne Kumit adds last minute touches to the beautiful flowers set up to welcome Mr Rudd.

Kuima security guards stand at ease, waiting for Mr Rudd’s arrival.

Mr Rudd talking to Steve and Miriam Leyton from the AT Projects and other NGO representatives at the PNGIMR Hauswin.

Albert Sie making sure that the PM’s welcome banner is hanging upright.

Seated are the MP’s who accompanied Mr Rudd to PNGIMR, with EHP Governor Mal Smith.

IMR staff dressed in their best outfits ready to welcome Prime Minister Kevin Rudd .