Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has confirmed that it was recently awarded funding under the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Grant.
SIA said the grant is a significant step in strengthening relationships and exchanges between Australia’s seafood industry and key stakeholders in China to catalyse future engagement.
The grant will fund a program of activities over the next three years led by SIA to expand Australian industry knowledge and capability for risk-informed engagement with China.
"Funding from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations allows us to further develop initiatives that facilitate knowledge exchange and maximise outcomes for Australian seafood producers from building strong, commercially significant relationships and personal connections with key networks in China," said Veronica Papacosta, CEO of SIA.
"The support from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations is an investment in the long-term prosperity of the seafood industry," Papacosta added.
SIA said it looks forward to working closely with the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations and international partners to maximise the opportunities provided by the grant.