The visit here by a trade delegation from India is an indication of Fiji’s growing influence as a hub in the South Pacific.
The Fijian Minister for Industry and Trade, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum highlighted the importance of conducting businesses between local entrepreneurs and foreign investors and urged business houses around the country to maximise on investment opportunities provided to them by Government and Investment Fiji.
“What I would urge the local businesses to do is to talk to Investment Fiji. We want to also not just get overseas investors to come into Fiji or business interests to operate on their own, but many would like to seek local partnerships because you know the demographics, the relationships and a lot of them see a lot of potential in Fiji,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.
Speaking at the recent launch of the Lautoka Chamber of Commerce website, the Attorney General called on its members to use their new website as a platform to grow the local economy.
“There are a lot of opportunities that exist so in order for you to be able to know what is happening, you need to be able to tap into these resources and I am glad that you’ve got this new website. But part of having a very good website is also to ensure that your information is constantly updated,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum added.
“We will also ask Investment Fiji to tap into the chambers’ websites so you know exactly who is coming in so please use those opportunities.”
Mr Sayed- Khiayum said Fiji’s products were finding new markets and businesses need to talk to Investment Fiji in order to capitalize on the various opportunities available.
Meanwhile the inaugural Fiji- India Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting, which is scheduled to take place on January 30 and 31 will be hosted by the Ministry for Industry and Trade at the Tanoa Hotel in Nadi and at the Holiday Inn in Suva.
Fifteen delegates from India, including government officials and private sector representatives will attend the JTC meeting.
Similar delegations from USA, Canada and Korea had visited Fiji last year with the aim to consider Fiji as their next investment and business destination.