Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands Forge Stronger Ties in ICT Collaboration
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) of Papua New Guinea, Hon. Timothy Masiu, concluded a successful visit to Solomon Islands on August 12, 2024, aimed at strengthening ties with the Solomon Islands Minister for Communication, Hon. Fredrick Kologeta.
The visit, which took place from August 10-12, focused on enhancing collaboration between the ICT sectors of both countries while addressing shared challenges. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, including connectivity, accessibility, and inclusivity in telecommunications.
Hon. Masiu expressed his satisfaction with the outcomes, stating, “The meeting was very, very successful. It was a very good meeting where we discussed a wide range of issues facing our ministries. We also explored how we can collaborate more effectively to benefit both our countries and improve our respective ICT sectors.”
Both ministers emphasized the importance of ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital space, highlighting the similarities between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands in these areas.
During his visit, Minister Masiu acknowledged the efforts of his counterpart, Hon. Kologeta, and expressed gratitude to the Solomon Islands government and people for their warm hospitality. He also noted the significance of the visit in light of recent elections and the transition to new leadership in Solomon Islands.
“We also took this opportunity to update Minister Kologeta on our progress in the Pacific ICT sector,” Mr. Masiu added.
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