The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA) has successfully completed its investment promotion mission to Japan as part of the Road to Osaka Expo 2025 campaign, reinforcing Vanuatu’s commitment to attracting sustainable and high-impact foreign investment. This mission marked a significant milestone in VFIPA’s efforts to engage directly with Japanese investors, strengthen business-to-business (B2B) connections, and promote Vanuatu’s investment-ready opportunities.

During the mission, VFIPA participated in a series of B2B and bilateral meetings with targeted Japanese companies and organizations, facilitated by the Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) in Tokyo. These meetings were highly productive and strategically important, as they aligned closely with VFIPA’s Strategic Partnership objectives to deepen bilateral economic cooperation and establish long-term investor relationships. Several investors expressed strong interest in visiting Vanuatu to further explore projects in tourism, renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, sectors central to Vanuatu’s economic priorities and the Foreign Investment Strategy.

In addition to investor engagements, VFIPA also visited the Vanuatu Pavilion in Osaka, which is serving as an important platform for showcasing Vanuatu’s culture, products, tourism, and investment potential to global audiences in the lead-up to Expo 2025. Networking at the Pavilion further enhanced VFIPA’s outreach and visibility among international partners.

“Completing this visit is a major milestone in our Road to Osaka 2025 journey,” said Mr. Alick Robsen Joe, Manager overseeing Investment Promotion & Facilitation Division at VFIPA. “Our bilateral discussions were critical in laying the foundation for strategic partnerships that will support Vanuatu’s long-term development. The strong interest shown by Japanese investors reaffirms that Vanuatu is an attractive destination for sustainable and impactful investment.”

VFIPA expressed its sincere appreciation to the Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) for their invaluable role in organizing and facilitating meetings with Japanese investors, and to KMC Tokyo for their support in strengthening Vanuatu’s outreach in Japan. VFIPA also extends its thanks to the Osaka Expo Committee for their collaboration in ensuring Vanuatu’s successful participation in Expo 2025.

Looking ahead, VFIPA will continue to build on the momentum created during this mission by facilitating follow-up engagement with interested investors and further advancing its strategic partnership agenda. With Expo 2025 on the horizon, Vanuatu is well-positioned to present itself as a destination of choice for sustainable, impactful, and mutually beneficial investments.