Papua New Guinea’s 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. First launched and led by Papua New Guinea in 2023, the Dialogue gathers ICT Ministers and senior officials from up to 12 Pacific Island nations to advance digital development aligned with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The inaugural meeting resulted in the Lagatoi Declaration, which calls for coordinated regional actions to boost digital inclusion, connectivity, cybersecurity, and policy harmonization—key pillars guiding the Dialogue’s agenda. The Dialogue focuses on three strategic pillars: A unified Pacific voice on global digital issues Regional collaboration for tailored ICT solutions Advocacy for a stronger International Telecommunication Union (ITU) presence in the Pacific This week’s meeting will feature: - Sharing national progress and regional coordination - Reviewing and endorsing the Governance Framework - Finalizing the Pacific ICT and Digital Transformation Strategic Action Plan - Issuing the 2nd Pacific ICT Ministerial Dialogue Communiqué Papua New Guinea currently chairs the Dialogue and hosts its Interim Secretariat, which will transition into the Pacific Island Forum structure after the meeting to ensure sustainability. The Dialogue will be preceded by a Senior Officials Meeting on 7 August 2025 in Suva.