SUVA, Fiji, March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Fiji/USA Business Council held its annual meeting in the Fijian capital to review and affirm the productive and growing trade relationship between the two nations.
"Trade relations present an area for improvement and have shown progress over the last several years," noted United States Ambassador to Fiji Frankie Reed. With assurance of transparency and accountability, Ambassador Reed said Fiji's future business relations with United States are "on the right track."
Directing attention to American business interests in Fijian mahogany and sugar, Ambassador Reed also highlighted the recent indigenous Native American investment in Fiji's luxury casino and convention center.
Two-way trade last year was more than $US174 million. Fiji's exports to the U.S. were an estimated $US131.5 million, and U.S. exports to Fiji were an estimated $US42.6 million.
As the Bainimarama Government continues to expand its international diplomatic relationships, it also continues to strengthen the Fijian economy, empower Fijians, and modernize the nation. With assurance of transparency and accountability, Ambassador Reed said Fiji's future business relations with United States are "on the right track."
SOURCE Republic of Fiji
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