Special Economic Zone Summit

The summit and Papua New Guinea Government’s aspiration to pursue the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) concept was dedicated to God in prayer at the opening, Minister of international Trade and Investment, Richard Maru delivering the opening remarks.

Minister Maru spoke passionately about harnessing the concept and challenged the room especially districts and provincial governments to work closely with the government to identify their own economic potentials through SEZ; and utilizing their resources.

The two-day event was announced in a press conference today by Minister for International Trade and Industry Minister, Richard Maru.

Supported by Vice Minister Kessy Sawang, they have informed the country that the SEZ summit will take place from May 8 to 9 in Port Moresby.

Minister Maru urged Papua New Guineans to apply as soon as possible because there are only 370 spaces for those intending to participate.