Minister for ICT Timothy Masiu

This is a step towards the government’s efforts to expand internet access across PNG through the Department of Information and Communication Technology’s (DICT) Universal Access Policy. The establishment of the UAS Secretariat and the branch at Range View is an outcome of this policy.

In a media conference following his return he said the trip was necessary for PNG’s digital transformation agenda.

Masiu and his delegation met two key ministers in the India government - Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Dr. Rajkumar and the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar.  

He said the India government has committed to increase the quota for ICT scholarship opportunities for Papua New Guineans, building a cyber-security hub and access to India’s satellite.