27 Feb 2008

Tonga sends its largest ever Trade Mission to Pacific Trade Expo in NZ

11:46 am on 27 February 2008

Tonga is sending its largest ever Trade Mission to the 2008 Pacific Trade Expo in New Zealand next week.

The Matangi Tonga Online reports there are 40 participants including private businesses and government ministries.

The Mission has been awarded a 50,000 US dollar grant from Tonga's National Economic Development Council to attend the Expo.

The Expo is held every two years and aims to achieve market growth for both New Zealand and Pacific Island businesses.