Faiyaz Siddiq Koya

Maru said today in Parliament that he received a letter from Fiji’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Siddiq Koya this morning.

“I can confirm now, this morning I received an official letter from the Minister of Trade for Fiji dated 23^rd of March, confirming Fiji has now lifted the ban on imports of ox and palm, rice, and biscuits. Its been a long battle and I’m thankful that the Fiji government has come good and I also on behalf of our own country and government thank the Fiji government for finally doing the right thing.

 “The Fijian team will work with their PNG counterparts to resolve the issue of biosecurity pathways and also discuss other trade issues that can facilitate bilateral trade,” Fiji’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Siddiq Koya stated in a letter to his PNG counterpart.

“There for we request a meeting with your Ministry Officials and NAQIA on Monday. Furthermore, in order for the team to undertake technical assessments visit to the following facilities on the dates proposed are also part of the planned visits.”