An official of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) expressed optimism about a greater tie-up with the Philippines following a trade meeting among industry players on aquaculture Wednesday, reports the Philippine Canadian Inquirer.

The Taiwan Aquaculture Trade Meeting was participated in by 10 Taiwan-based technology providers and about 70 domestic aquaculture industry players.

Patty Yen, TAITRA deputy executive director, told reporters that the event was made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between officials of both countries earlier this year.