USA Sister-Cities Delgation

On Thursday, July 10th, 2025, AmCham Coral Sea hosted a successful Business Evening at The Stanley Hotel and Suites, bringing together key stakeholders from the business community and the U.S. Sister-City Delegation. This event proudly hosted by The Stanley Hotel and Suites and facilitated with support from the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, emphasizing the importance of strengthening international relationships and collaborative opportunities. The gathering served as a platform to foster deeper connections between Port Moresby and Madang Province, highlighting the ongoing sister-city partnership that aims to promote mutual growth and development.

During the evening, a range of significant topics were discussed, including economic development priorities vital to the region’s future. These included transportation and logistics infrastructure, aerospace and innovation initiatives, tourism development, and leveraging global events such as the Olympics, FIFA tournaments, and international music festivals to boost visibility and economic activity. Education partnerships also featured prominently, with collaborations like Cal State Long Beach and others being highlighted as avenues to enhance skills, knowledge exchange, and academic cooperation. Additionally, healthcare and medical advancements were discussed as critical areas for further collaboration to improve service delivery and health outcomes.