Business Council

Alongside the aim to forge a stronger and more strategic partnership between the fifth largest economy in the world, India and Pacific Island Countries, the Business council will also be for Papua New Guinea businesses, India businesses as well as the government organizations to be a part of the meet.

In a media briefing, Executive Director Douveri Henao said the BCPNG reviewed the last five years and learnt that its aspirations were not part of the Government Agenda, particularly the Alotau Accord, which was developed by the O’Neill-led coalition.

He said the Dashboard for Development is to ensure the business community is part of the political accord when governments are formed.

This was highlighted by council president Nouzab Fareed who is also the group chief executive of Fijian Holdings.

He said they aim to promote trade and investment and continue to work on shipping, customs and quarantine issues.

It is understood the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, will be announcing the name of the new Trade Commissioner to PNG soon.

Fareed said the Council had very actively been lobbying with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism on the appointment.