The Honorable Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, along with His Excellency Luamanuvae Albert Mariner, attended the Shenzhen International Fisheries and Seafood Expo in China in 2024.
This event provided a valuable platform for dialogue between leaders from Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, and representatives from Pacific Island countries.
Key Chinese representatives included the General Director of the Bureau of Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the General Director of the Urban Planning and Natural Resources Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and the Deputy General Manager of China National Agriculture Development Group Co. Ltd.
Discussions were held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The fishing industry in Samoa is continually evolving, and this visit was an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest trends and identify potential benefits for our country.
Among the topics discussed was the need for Samoa to establish a fishing port that would serve both local and international fishing vessels and provide an on-site fish processing facility.
This proposed fishing port is expected to significantly boost Samoa’s economy by enhancing the fishing industry and attracting other businesses to the area.
