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A recent conversation between Canadian and Taiwanese officials included agriculture.
On Feb. 7, Trade Minister Mary Ng spoke with John Deng, Taiwan’s minister without portfolio, in the capacity of trade representative.
The two ministers agreed to begin formal negotiations on a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Arrangement (FIPA) and to build on the current trading relationship, especially in advanced manufacturing and agriculture.
Taiwan is Canada’s 13th largest trading partner and the 5th largest in Asia.