Section 20Sec./Art. 20

Trade and Export Assistance. - The DTI and the DA shall assist and support local salt producers in the trade and exportation of their product.1aшphi1 They shall enhance the capabilities and global competitiveness of potential and exiting producers and exporters through export financing; business matching; provision of trade and market information; promotion of locally produced salt to local and international markets; organization of trade fairs and business missions; conduct of seminars, workshops, conferences and symposium on export-related subjects, including export documentation and procedures; product design and development; and market and product consultancy. The government shall give preference to locally produced salt in government purchases.