Pacific trade officials are meeting in Samoa this week to discuss how to expand economic activities that are beneficial for the region.
Dame Meg Taylor Photo: RNZI Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia
They will also discuss co-ordinating policies to strengthen regional trade integration.
The secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Dame Meg Taylor, said the Pacific has a combined market of about eight million consumers.
She said the meeting provides an opportunity for a re-invigorated approach to regional integration that benefits the people of the region.