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Fiji to strengthen ties with PNG through trade

Fiji to strengthen ties with PNG through trade

By Nirupa Siwan
25/03/2017
Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism and Lands, Faiyaz Koya

Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism and Lands, Faiyaz Koya has announced that the pathway for Ox and Palm Corned Beef, Trukai Rice and Lae Biscuit, is open, even for commercial consignments from Papua New Guinea

He made this announcement after having discussions with the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji. 

He stresses that Biosecurity Authority of Fiji is ready to facilitate commercial imports of Ox and Palm Corned Beef, Trukai Rice and Lae Biscuit into Fiji.

Koya adds that they will look forward to working with PNG Minister for Trade to deepen and strengthen trade ties between the two countries.

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