Cairns-PNG links get a cash boost

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LINKS between Cairns and Papua New Guinea have been strengthened with a new agreement and a $70,750 cash boost to grow business between the two centres.

The new agreement between Tradelinked Cairns, the Exchange Innovation and Information Centre (EiiC) and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) will strengthen trade relations in the Far North.

An initial $70,750 has been allocated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening partnerships, education and training and market development between Queensland, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific.

Tradelinked president Tony Sheehan said the organisation would work with EiiC to provide a focal point for businessto-business networking, maintain a physical and electronic space for dialogue between individuals, enterprises and government, as well as undertaking engagement to develop positive investment outcomes for Cairns and Far North Queensland.

“My regional area manager for Far North Sam Spina helped me and I can’t fault him,” he said.

“He does whatever he can for us at all times.”

Cairns MP Michael Healy said the agreement “is an international gateway for expansion supported by business and government which will build pathways for mutual growth in trade, investment and employment.

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