Vani Nades

Minister Tkatchenko spoke about the relationship that Papua New Guinea has had with Belgium since 1976 and highlighted the opportunity for greater investment and development activity.

He also echoed his sentiments to former Belgian Honorary Consul Sir Mick Nades, who was awarded high honours by the King of Belgium - Officer in Order of the Crown in October 2023, for his long service as Honorary Consul for 29 years.

This is the first time a Papua New Guinean will sit on YEGAP's Executive Committee, which is a body within the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce & Industry (CACCI). 

The YEGAP was created in 2004 to provide a venue for young entrepreneurs in CACCI countries to get actively involved in entrepreneurial development for young and start-up entrepreneurs.