Fiji embarks on a new business partnership with China

Fiji has embarked on a new business partnership with China after a number of big local companies signed agreements with businesses in China.

While officiating at the signing ceremony, Permanent Secretary for Industry, Trade and Tourism Shaheen Ali says this is a context between companies or letter of intent for sales and purchase between Chinese and local companies like Noni, Ratu Rum, Pure Fiji and Vai Wai which can be marketed and sold by China through their companies that are presently representing Chinese businessmen.

Ali says this new partnership will be very beneficial because it will have a positive effect on the demand and supply of these products which he feels will also be effective in the employment industry.

He says with the presence of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Employers Federation and other private sector representatives there is a possibility of even more partnerships being forged and signed.

Ali says Fiji is not the only country that has entered this forum however Samoa also hosted a signing agreement a few days ago before the Chinese delegates moving it to Fiji.