NOVOSIBIRSK REGION
OPEN TO COOPERATE WITH SOUTH AFRICA
The administration
of Novosibirsk within the Siberian region of Russia has shown interest in
collaborating with South Africa in the area of importing food products into the
region and the city.
Novosibirsk, which
has a population of about 2.8 million people and is the logistics hub of the
Siberian region, also has a diversified economy consisting of 6.7% agricultural
produce and livestock. However it still has potential for import of
agricultural products, meat and wines from South Africa.
According to the
President of Novosibirsk Chamber of Commerce, Mr Viatcheslav Markelove
consumption of fruit has grown in the area. The share of wines from South
Africa has grown by 1.5% in nature and 1% in value.
“Because we are a
logistics hub, transportation of goods in containers is possible. Currently
there are goods being transported from Cape Town to St Petersburg and from Cape
Town to Vladisvostock for instance,” he added.
He highlighted that
cooperation in agriculture and food was important for Novosibirsk and South
Africa.
The leader of the
South African delegation Mr Yunus Hoosen said he was pleased with the reception
received from the government in Novosibirsk.
“The government in
Novosibirsk has shown a lot of interest in our products especially fruits, meat
and wines. They demonstrated their excitement by organising appropriate
businesses who are potential buyers to meet with our delegation and facilitate
links,” said Hoosen.
He highlighted that
government was working tirelessly to ensure that the labelling protocols are
finalised to ensure that the South African businesses can start to export the
products immediately to take advantage of opportunities in the market.
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