Fiji will host a high-powered trade and investment delegation from Papua New Guinea (PNG) next week, in a move set to boost economic cooperation between the two Pacific neighbours.

The Papua New Guinea Investment Mission to Fiji will run from 18^th to 23^rd August 2025, bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and private sector representatives from PNG. The mission is organised by the PNG Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) in partnership with Investment Fiji, the PNG High Commission in Suva, and Fiji’s High Commission in Port Moresby.

Led by Hon. John Rosso, PNG’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration, Lands and Physical Planning, and Hon. Win Bakri Daki, Minister for Commerce and Industry, the delegation’s visit follows an invitation made during Fiji’s investment mission to Port Moresby in March this year.

That earlier mission generated strong commercial interest, with PNG businesses expressing plans to invest in Fiji and Fijian companies exploring sales into PNG. In total, 11foreign investment leads and 21 trade leads were secured during the Port Moresby trip.

According to Investment Fiji, the upcoming visit will focus on government-to-government (G2G),business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings in Suva and Nadi. A business conference under the theme “Connecting Our Businesses; Creating Opportunities for Our Pacific” will anchor the programme, alongside networking events for public and private sector participants.

Fiji and PNG share decades of friendship and regional collaboration. PNG investors have already committed projects in Fiji worth FJ$600,000 since August 2022, mainly in agriculture and services. However, Fiji’s exports to PNG fell from FJ$34.4 million in 2022 to FJ$25.3 million in 2023 — a 26% drop.

Investment Fiji Chief Executive Officer Kamal Chetty said the mission is about more than numbers.

“These meetings are about people building trust, exchanging ideas, and creating opportunities that benefit communities in both countries,” Mr. Chetty said. “This mission is a chance to turn conversations into real projects that will strengthen our Pacific economy.”

The mission also follows Mr. Chetty’s recent participation at the PNG Investment Conference 2025 in Brisbane earlier this week. While there, he promoted Fiji’s business climate, met key PNG executives, and built momentum for next week’s discussions.

Opportunities Ahead

The visiting delegation will include public sector officials, private sector leaders, and representatives from peak industry bodies. They are expected to explore opportunities in tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

The mission’s expected outcomes include stronger business dialogue, new trade and investment deals, and closer regional cooperation.

Mr. Chetty said the timing is right for Fiji and PNG to expand their partnership.

“We have a shared future,” he said. “By working together, we can make that future stronger, more resilient, and more prosperous.”

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