Business summit boosts Parkop’s future city plans

NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has embraced the “Port Moresby Future City” concept of the Papua New Guinea International Business Summit 2017.
He acknowledge that major investments are in Port Moresby.
In a statement for publication in the summit programme, Parkop said that one of the many objectives was the welfare of city residents.
“We are investing heavily in Port Moresby as a future city,” he said.
“One of the main objective is the welfare of all who live in the city.
“So I am encouraged when I see the determination and enthusiasm of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce, its members, the delegates and the businesses that have shown their support for the summit.
“I am heartened that the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce is leading the way in opening an important dialogue into how our capital city should operate.
“I fully understand the concept of what happens in Port Moresby which ultimately has an impact on our entire country.
“Our capital city is where decisions are made. It is a financial and economic hub, a tourist centre and now home to a diverse population of people from around our country, our region and the world.
“It is encouraging to see the private sector investing in Port Moresby because it has positive implications for our entire nation.
“The growing city will create demand and stimulate growth in other parts of our country – food from the highlands, fish from the islands and the entrepreneurial flair that will make it all happen.”
Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive David Conn said the support of Parkop and the National Capital District Commission had ensured the success of the summit as a milestone event in the history of Port Moresby.