SUVA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Fiji has explored opportunities to increase its tuna exports, specifically tuna loins and canned tuna, to the European Union (EU) market.
Fijian officials and company representatives have discussed with an EU delegation on the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement's Global Sourcing provision, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday.
The provision enables countries like Fiji to import eligible raw materials, such as frozen tuna, from other nations, process them locally, and still gain duty-free and quota-free access to the European market, the report said.
Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Trade Shaheen Ali said that leveraging the EU's global sourcing mechanism will allow Fiji to access a highly profitable seafood market.
It will also boost local employment, investment, and economic growth in coastal areas, Ali added.
The EU delegation reaffirmed its support for enhancing Fiji's trade capabilities and promoting sustainable fisheries management. ■
