Prime Minister to launch PNG’s participation at World Expo tonight

Prime Minister James Marape will officially launch Papua New Guinea's participation in this year’s Osaka World Expo in Japan tonight.

The road to the six-month expo, starting next month will be rolled out at the National Parliament grounds.

Papua New Guinea taxpayers will be footing the million-kina bill to provide PNG businesses with a unique platform to gain international exposure, attract investment, and expand trade.

Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru in a statement said that the expo addresses eight key thematic areas focused on global challenges, providing an exceptional platform for PNG to showcase its trade and investment potential, cultural heritage, and tourism opportunities to the world.

"The Osaka Expo 2025 is a World Expo that will take place in Osaka, Japan from April 13 to October 13, 2025," Minister Maru said.

Throughout the six-month Expo, the host country has scheduled a range of activities, including thematic weeks and over 50 business events across Tokyo, Kansai, and Osaka.

Minister Maru said the PNG Government will organize independent but complementary activities, such as a Commercial Facility for exhibitions and a Trade and Investment Roadshow in Osaka and Tokyo, to attract investment in key sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and tourism.