Invited by FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department; 7 African coastal nations will attend the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) business arena March 6-8 for the first time.

A delegation of around 30 African officials and seafood industry leaders will come to Oslo to take part in the NASF on 6th-8th March; headed by Ministers from Ghana, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique and Namibia, and top Ministry Officials from Angola and South Africa.

This African FAO seminar will give NASF delegates an up-to-date insight into the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in these regions, and a unique opportunity to meet, interact and discuss business opportunities with key Ministry officials and seafood industry stakeholders from these African nations – all in one venue.

FAO African seminar March 8th will focus on two main themes: African export opportunities and market access into Europe; and Opportunities for investments and financing of the fisheries and aquaculture industries in Africa.

A number of top executives from well know African fishing companies and institutions will – or may – join these national delegations and be part of the ever growing NASF global business arena including big players such as Irvin & Johnson; Oceana Group, Viking Fishing, Pescanova (Africa), Sea Harvest, South African Deep Sea Fishing Association, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and others.

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