SIAC 2026: PAK and MINEPIA Seal a Strategic Partnership for Aquaculture Development
SIAC 2026: PAK and MINEPIA Seal a Strategic Partnership for Aquaculture Development
At the 2nd Cameroon Aquaculture Trade Fair, the Port Authority of Kribi and MINEPIA signed a framework agreement aimed at supporting investors and accelerating the development of aquaculture projects within the Kribi Industrial-Port Zone.
Participating in SIAC 2026 from 1 to 6 June in Yaoundé, the Port Authority of Kribi is showcasing its commitment to the blue economy, local value addition, and sustainable aquaculture development. A major highlight of the event was the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with MINEPIA to promote aquaculture investment in Kribi.
The Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) is taking part in the 2nd edition of the Cameroon Aquaculture Trade Fair (SIAC 2026), held from 1 to 6 June 2026 in Yaoundé. Since the opening of this major economic event, the PAK exhibition stand has attracted significant attention, welcoming numerous administrative authorities, institutional partners, and stakeholders from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Through its participation, PAK is highlighting its initiatives in support of the blue economy, the local processing of fishery resources, and the attractiveness of the Kribi Industrial-Port Zone for investors seeking opportunities in aquaculture and related industries.
During the official opening ceremony, the General Manager of PAK reaffirmed the Port’s commitment to supporting the Government’s aquaculture development policy and Cameroon’s import-substitution strategy. He emphasized the role of the Port of Kribi as a catalyst for economic and logistics development while highlighting ongoing initiatives benefiting local communities, including support for aquaculture enterprises, professional organizations, and young entrepreneurs.
He also underscored PAK’s ambition to contribute to the development of the future fishing ports of Londji and Campo, which are expected to become modern infrastructures serving the competitiveness and growth of Cameroon’s fisheries sector.
A key highlight of PAK’s participation in SIAC 2026 was the signing of a Framework Partnership Agreement between the Port Authority of Kribi and the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA). The agreement aims to facilitate investment and promote the establishment of aquaculture complexes within the Kribi Industrial-Port Zone.
The partnership notably provides for the allocation of suitable spaces for aquaculture activities and improved access to port infrastructure and services, creating favorable conditions for the growth of the sector.
Through its participation in SIAC 2026, PAK reaffirms its commitment to fostering a modern, sustainable, and competitive aquaculture industry capable of generating wealth, creating jobs, and contributing to Cameroon’s economic transformation.
Visitors are invited to discover PAK’s technological innovations, investment opportunities, and dedicated solutions for aquaculture development at its exhibition stand throughout the event.
