Edwini Kessie

OCTA: PACER Plus not a magic potion

The deal on free trade in goods and services involving the island countries and New Zealand and Australia is expected to conclude next year.

The Chief Trade Advisor, Edwini Kessie says PACER Plus is simply a regional trading platform which aims to inspire investor confidence in the region.

But he says once in place it is still up to Pacific countries to make the most of the free trade environment offered.