Prime Minister, James Marape is set to open the 17th Papua New Guinea Resources and Energy Conference at the International Convention Centre in Sydney today, December 11, 2023. The Resources and Energy conference opening, according to the press release on the 10th of December, which follows the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Canberra, where he signed the Bilateral Security Agreement with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese. The Prime Minister expressed that this event would serve as a significant gathering while bringing together representatives from both the government and private sector, resource sector ministers, and industry leaders. “The conference will be held at an exciting and crucial time for the mining and petroleum sectors in Papua New Guinea.” “It is indeed an honour to be back here in Sydney to open this important annual conference.” “I highly value this conference as it serves as a platform that brings together key stakeholders from both government and business to share ideas and explore opportunities in the hydrocarbon and mineral sectors.” Meanwhile Marape had engaged with leading investors on Sunday, 10th December 2023 ahead of the conference's opening and emphasized the importance of collaboration in the dynamic resource and energy landscape.