Driving International Engagement and Economic Opportunities for Territory

NT Government

The Territory’s new International Engagement Strategy launches today to harness our competitive advantages, expand our global reach and respond to a changed international environment.

The International Engagement Strategy 2022-2026 outlines our strategic plan to be a preferred partner for business, in an intensely competitive and rapidly evolving global economy.

Our vision is to expand the Territory’s global reach and harness our natural strengths, securing a resilient and prosperous economic future for all Territorians.

This strategy has been developed in consultation with industry and business leaders and will expand the Territory’s global presence, while also securing and building upon our current business and international relationships.

Six high-priority markets are identified through the strategy and targets are identified for growth in trade and investment.

The launch of the strategy also coincides with a visit from Indonesia’s Ambassador to Australia. The Ambassador is in the Territory to discuss the progression of international agreements and advance mutually beneficial programs.

We are also welcoming key officials from Indonesia, Japan, the US, Philippines, United Kingdom, Vietnam and South Korea to the Northern Territory over the coming months to showcase the potential for investment and trade.

The International Engagement Strategy 2022-26 is available online at here

Quotes from Minister for Northern Australia and Trade, Nicole Mansion

“The Territory Labor Government acted quickly to protect lives and jobs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen the Territory reopen our businesses and economy much earlier than most parts of the world.”

“We have vast trade and investment potential in the Territory, from our well established sectors like agriculture, aquaculture, mining, energy, defence and tourism, to our emerging sectors such as maritime, education, digital, space and creative.”

“It is time to put the spotlight on the Territory’s products, services and markets – to show the world that we truly are a premier trade and investment destination.”

“Trade and investment are the foundations of our economic growth, and are critical for the future of the Northern Territory as we advance towards a $40 billion economy by 2030.”

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