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Sayed-Khaiyum meets private sector representatives to discuss the current challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic

Sayed-Khaiyum meets private sector representatives to discuss the current challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic

By Naveel Krishant
21/05/2021
Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum - [Photo: FijianGovernment]

Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum met with the private sector representatives to discuss the current challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and deliberate on solutions to ensure continuity of businesses and jobs.

Representatives of the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Suva Retailers Association, Fiji Institute of Accountants and Women in Business, focused their discussions on the safe reopening of businesses, access to finance, compliance by businesses to COVID safe measures and protocols, vaccination plans and strategy for business and economic revival.

Also present in the meeting were the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Ariff Ali, the Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya, the Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Shaheen Ali and the Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Economy Shiri Gounder.

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