Commerce & Industry Minister Win Bakri Daki, through the Papua New Guinea Investment Promotion Authority (IPA), has expressed satisfaction with the visit of a 50-member Japanese investor delegation to Papua New Guinea, despite recent negative media coverage. He highlighted the importance of their presence in boosting investor confidence and demonstrating PNG's ongoing commitment to business. “We are honoured and humbled to have you with us during our challenging times.” “Your visit signals a great message to the outside world that PNG’s problems are not unique to what’s happening around the world, and it adds to our endeavour to rebuild investors’ confidence and demonstrate that PNG is still open for business.” He said discussions during the forum focused on various sectors including energy, infrastructure, tourism, environment, and agriculture, aiming for sustainable economic development through collaboration between Japanese and PNG private sectors. “I will be working with my Ministry after this forum to ensure continued dialogue to maintain trade and bilateral arrangements between PNG and Japan.” Minister Daki also proposed accompanying the Prime Minister to Japan for the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting to strengthen bilateral relations further.