Papua New Guinea-China Business Forum and the establishment of the Papua New Guinea-China Friendship Association ended in Shenzhen

Shenzhen, May 31, 2024 - The Papua New Guinea-China Business Forum and the establishment of the Papua New Guinea-China Friendship Association were held in Shenzhen today. The event aims to promote cooperation and exchanges between Papua New Guinea and China in the economic and trade fields and celebrate the establishment of the Papua New Guinea-China Friendship Association. The event has received high attention and active participation from the governments and business communities of both countries.

High-level speeches highlight friendly relations

At the beginning of the event, Mr. Reuben, Ambassador of Papua New Guinea to Beijing, delivered a speech. In his speech, he highly praised the friendly relations between China and Papua New Guinea, and expressed the hope that the forum will further strengthen the cooperation between the two sides in various fields such as economy and culture. Ambassador Reuben pointed out that the cooperation between Papua New Guinea and China has a deep historical foundation, and the two countries have broad space for cooperation in many fields.

Mr. Reuben is giving a speech

Local government calls for investment

Subsequently, Mr. Philip Oscar Mepem, Chairman of the Local Government of Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, also delivered a speech. He gave a detailed introduction to the economic development of the Southern Highlands Province and invited Chinese companies to invest and start businesses in Papua New Guinea. Chairman Mepem emphasized that the Southern Highlands Province has rich natural resources and a friendly investment environment, which is an ideal choice for Chinese companies to invest overseas.

Mr. Philip is giving a speech

Business representatives speak

In her welcome speech, Ms. He Xiaojuan, Chairman of Yinqian Group, thanked all the guests for coming and expressed her good expectations for the prospects of China-Pakistan economic and trade cooperation. She pointed out that this forum has built a platform for exchanges and cooperation for enterprises of the two countries, which will help deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two sides. She also emphasized that the two sides have great potential for cooperation in infrastructure construction, agriculture, tourism and other fields in the future.

Ms. He Xiaojuan is giving a speech

Mr. Wang Qian, General Manager of Papua New Guinea Yinqian, then gave a detailed speech, introducing the business environment, company registration process and overseas investment filing information in Papua New Guinea. His speech provided valuable reference for the corporate representatives present and stimulated everyone's strong interest in investing in Papua New Guinea. General Manager Wang also shared some successful cases, which further strengthened the confidence of entrepreneurs.

Mr. Wang Qian is giving a speech

Association Establishment and Personnel Appointment

During the event, the Papua New Guinea-China Friendship Association was officially announced and the appointment of the first board of directors was held. The newly established association will be committed to promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The establishment of the association marks a new stage in China-Papua relations and will provide more systematic and powerful support for exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

Mr. Lan Qiaosheng, Executive President of the Association, delivered his inaugural statement

The donation process highlights corporate social responsibility

In the donation process, representatives of Chinese entrepreneurs made donations to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, supporting the development and construction of Papua New Guinea with practical actions, demonstrating the deep friendship between Chinese and Papua New Guinea companies. The donation projects include education, medical care and infrastructure construction, which have been highly appreciated by the government and people of Papua New Guinea.

Donating units and individuals took a group photo

Donation in progress

Unveiling session

In the unveiling session, the plaque of the Papua New Guinea-China Friendship Association was officially unveiled amid warm applause. The unveiling session was co-hosted by Ambassador Reuben and Chairman Philip. The two guests delivered a brief speech after the unveiling, expressing their ardent expectations for the future development of the association. The successful holding of the unveiling session marks that the Papua New Guinea-China Friendship Association has officially entered the operational stage, which will further promote the friendship and cooperation between the peoples of the two countries.

Mr. Reuben and Mr. Philip jointly unveiled the association

Association plaque

Future Outlook

The successful holding of this forum not only deepened the economic and trade cooperation between China and Pakistan, but also laid a solid foundation for future exchanges and cooperation. The delegates said that this event has built a good communication platform for enterprises from both countries and will further promote China-Pakistan relations to a new level.

In the future, the Papua New Guinea-China Friendship Association will continue to play a bridging role, promote in-depth cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, culture, education, science and technology, and jointly write a new chapter in China-Pakistan friendship. All sectors expect that under the new situation, China-Pakistan relations will usher in a brighter prospect and benefit the people of both countries.