BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the 2025 National Trade Fair (NTF) builds on the Government of National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) policy pillar on economic transformation.

Manele said the annual National Trade Fair facilitates and promotes the development of trade and business activities in the country.

“It also contributes to Objective 1 of our National Development Strategy 2016-2035 and that is sustained and inclusive economic growth,” PM Manele said when he officially opened the NTF yesterday, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

“As I have said on several occasions, we are graduating out of the Least Developed Countries (LCD) list of countries, but as a country, we would like to use trade as a strategy not only to prepare for that graduation, but also to sustain the country post-graduation,” he said.

“The National Trade Fair is also aligned with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration functions within the Marketing Division, including promoting goods and services provided by small and medium-sized enterprises,” said Manele.

He expressed that these events unite producers, innovators, entrepreneurs and investors under one banner, showcasing the very best of the islands.

“From agriculture and unique handicrafts to our vibrant tourism offerings, innovative technologies and public services,” he said.

Manele said the trade fair is a testament to the nation’s capacity, creativity and resilience.

“Our strength lies in how we prepare our local businesses to innovate, adapt, grow and connect to broader markets nationally, regionally and at an international level,” said PM Manele.

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