A delegation of manufacturers and exporters from Samoa has just returned home from a visit to various factories and high level meetings in Thailand.
The SAME-Thailand delegation was led by President-Tagaloa Eddie Wilson and included representatives of the food and beverage sector, paints, agriculture and processing, restaurant and manufacturing sector.
At the end of the visit – the SAME delegation and Thailand Ambassador discussed means and ways for on-going cooperation between Thailand private sector and Samoan Manufacturers & Exporters.
The key areas agreed to include:
- training opportunities under the Thailand-Pacific Island Forum’s technical training program;
- joint product development & research;
- cooperation on trade promotions in the Pacific & Asia;
- joint business & investment;
- annual visits from selected industry reps to Thai industries.