“It is a profound honor for the National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA), on behalf of the Government of Papua New Guinea, to welcome our regional friends to Port Moresby for the 6th Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (PRETMM6).

The theme of this year’s summit, ‘Scaling Connectivity for a Prosperous Blue Pacific,’ is more than just a title; it is a mandate for change. As we gather at APEC Haus from the 4th to the 8th of May, our focus is clear. We must move beyond the rhetoric of the past and commit to tangible, scalable actions.

For the NMSA, maritime safety and connectivity are the lifelines of our economies and the guardians of our environment. By integrating our efforts in energy security and transport, we are not just building infrastructure; we are securing the future of the Blue Pacific Continent. I invite all delegates, stakeholders, and partners to engage deeply in these sessions. Together, let us turn our shared challenges into a unified legacy of resilience and prosperity.”