The leading Papua New Guinea – India Business Council.
Promoting trade, investment and economic engagement between Papua New Guinea and India — connecting businesses, government and industry leaders to strengthen bilateral relationships and foster long-term collaboration.
Connecting industry, government and institutions to unlock opportunity across both markets.
Connecting exporters, importers and investors across PNG and India.
Championing two-way capital flows in resources, agriculture, and tech.
A trusted channel between governments, industry and civil society.
Cultural, educational and diaspora ties that underpin commerce.
The core objectives of PNGIBC.
As set out in the PNGIBC Constitution, the Council has been formed to advance the following objectives in service of the PNG India bilateral relationship.
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Promote and expand bilateral trade, investments and strategic partnerships between PNG and India.
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Establish relevant forums for each industry sector with stakeholders from each country towards coordinating and signing of a mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between both countries.
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Grow trade from current levels of approximately US$600 million to at least US$20 billion in the next ten years.
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Liaise with the Governments of Provinces in PNG and the relevant State and Union Territories in India to develop policies and legal alignment for economic and commercial co-operation in bilateral trade.
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Promote Business-to-Business (B2B) partnerships between both countries.
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Attract foreign direct investment into PNG from Indian businesses, including SMEs and large corporates.
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Undertake all such acts as are incidental and conducive to the furtherance of the above objects.
World Food Day 2026 Seminar
"Better Food. Brighter Tomorrow." — Join the Papua New Guinea - India Business Council, the Department of Agriculture & Livestock and MIICCIA on 16 October 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby, under the theme "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future".
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