Fiji Live News - May 18, 2010
Fiji’s Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji has been talking about export for more than a decade but unfortunately export levels continue to diminish.
Speaking at the Awareness Seminar for Exporters in Suva yesterday, Sayed-Khaiyum said while there has been a lot of talks about export and import substitution, on the ground, it has been spiraling the other way around.
“This seminar is very important for you to have information on regulatory perspective and also the various other incentives that are available for you exporters to help determine your business matter.
“As a potential exporter, it also helps you to look at your pricing whether you are competitive in your pricing or not.”
Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Islands Trades and Investment Bureau (FTIB) Annie Rogers said there is a lack of awareness on assistance measures for exporters.
She said these included assistance such as the Duty Suspension Scheme (DSS), the Export Financing Facility (EFF) and on export requirements and procedures.
“I hope this seminar will enhance your understanding of trading on the international scene and strengthen your contacts with the agencies that have been mandated to look after your needs as an exporter,” she said.
Sayed-Khaiyum noted that government has a national export strategy scheme whereby the Ministry of National Planning, Trade and Investment will carry out various assessments to allow people to place themselves in the export market.
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