A 20-member delegation from Fiji, led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica will embark on a trade and investment mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG) from the 24th to the 27th of this month.
Investment Fiji says the mission aims at strengthening strategic partnership, economic ties and exploring new business opportunities between the two nations.
Kamikamica stressed the importance of strengthening the economic relationship between Fiji and PNG.
He says this mission is a pivotal opportunity for Fiji to tap into the dynamic PNG market, with recent developments, including the opening of Fiji’s High Commission in PNG and the revival of the Fiji-PNG Business Council.
The delegation which includes Government officials, business leaders and representatives from the private sector organizations, will attend business forum, networking events and business to business meetings in Port Moresby.
Investment Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Kamal Chetty says the mission also aims to generate positive coverage of Fiji in PNG by showcasing the country's investment climate, business opportunities and tourism offerings.
The four-day mission will focus on key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, ICT and manufacturing sectors which aims to secure 20 qualified investment and trade opportunities.
It will also focus on developing a roadmap for the potential dual listing of selected companies on the Fiji South Pacific Stock Exchange and the PNG Stock Exchange.
