TOKYO -- Japan and Papua New Guinea have discussed the path toward a potential free trade agreement, PNG Prime Minister James Marape told Nikkei Asia on Wednesday.
Marape eyes agreement as part of expanded trade ties with Tokyo

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape speaks during an interview in Tokyo on July 17. (Photo by Tokuyuki Matsubuchi)
TOKYO -- Japan and Papua New Guinea have discussed the path toward a potential free trade agreement, PNG Prime Minister James Marape told Nikkei Asia on Wednesday.