During his visit to PNG, Ambassador Hykl was received by the Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rimbink Pato, Minister of Trade and Industry Richard Maru, Minister of Higher Education Malakai Tabar, Vice Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea Prof. Albert Mellam, Executive Director of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce David Conn,  Director of the National Museum of Papua New Guirna Andrew Moutu, and representatives of business and diplomatic corps in PNG.

Papua New Guinea is experiencing an economic boom as a result of the launch of a USD 20 bil. liquid natural gas project. The GDP of the country is expected to grow over 20 % in 2015. The leadership of the country is interested in diversification of its ties also with the European countries. Ambassador Hykl discussed the ways and areas how Czech companies and institutions could participate in this  process.  A cooperation in trade, education and intergovernmental relations were among the issues discussed.

Inspection of the Guard of Honour

Presentation of the Letters of Credence in the Government House

Meeting with Governor General Sir Michael Ogio

Call on the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Hon. Peter O´Neill

Parliament House of PNG, which is also the seat of the Prime Minister

Ambassador Rudolf Hykl with Minister of Trade and Industry Richard Maru

Papua New Guinea experiences economic boom as a result of LNG exploration

Minister of High Education Malakai Tabar and Ambassador Hykl

In the National Museum of PNG with the Director Andrew Moutu

Port Moresby