Pacific ICT Ministers Dialogue to Convene in Suva, Fiji – 8 August 2025
The Government of Papua New Guinea, through the Ministry and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), will participate in the 2nd Pacific ICT Ministers Dialogue (PICTMD), scheduled for 8 August 2025 in Suva, Fiji.
🏛️ Regional Leadership
Initiated and led by Papua New Guinea in 2023, the Dialogue is a strategic platform for ICT Ministers and senior officials across the Pacific to advance shared digital development priorities aligned with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
At its inaugural meeting, the Dialogue produced the Lagatoi Declaration, a landmark commitment to:
- Accelerating digital inclusion
- Enhancing regional connectivity
- Strengthening cybersecurity
- Harmonizing ICT policies across the Pacific
📌 Strategic Pillars
The Dialogue is anchored on three core pillars:
- A Unified Pacific Voice on global digital issues
- Regional Collaboration for tailored ICT solutions
- Advocacy for a Stronger ITU Presence in the Pacific
🌍 Regional Priorities
Now engaging up to 12 Pacific Island nations, the Dialogue continues to drive progress in:
- Digital transformation and connectivity
- Capacity building and human resource development
- Cybersecurity strengthening
- ICT policy harmonization
- Strategic partnerships and regional collaboration
🗓️ Suva Programme Highlights
This week in Suva, ICT Ministers, regional organizations, technical agencies, and stakeholders will:
- Share national progress and coordination efforts
- Review and endorse the Governance Framework
- Finalize the Pacific ICT and Digital Transformation Strategic Action Plan
- Issue the 2nd Ministerial Dialogue Communiqué
The Dialogue will be preceded by the Senior Officials Meeting on 7 August 2025, also in Suva.
🇵🇬 PNG’s Role
Papua New Guinea currently serves as Chair of the Dialogue and hosts the Interim Secretariat, which has coordinated the initiative since its inception. Following the Dialogue, the Secretariat will transition into the Pacific Islands Forum structure, ensuring long-term sustainability and regional ownership.
📞 Media & Contact Information For daily updates or media inquiries, please contact:
- Joys Eggins – joyseggins@ict.gov.pg | 70044233
- Lendo Kia – Lendo.kia@ict.gov.pg