REGINA - Premier Brad Wall says Saskatchewan is looking to triple its exports to Asia by 2020 to keep in line with a report's recommendations.
The Saskatchewan-Asia Advisory Council report includes 45 suggestions such as more Asian language studies in schools and increased recruiting of international post-secondary students from the continent.
Wall adds that the province has already increased its role in Asian markets — between 2008 and 2012, the province's exports to China more than doubled to $2.5 billion.
The council, which was formed in May 2013 to provide advice on Saskatchewan's trade with Asia, reports that Asian countries have the highest demand for provincial products.
The report says trade in 2013 was at an all-time high with $6.6 billion in exports, and warns that provincial economic growth depends on developing trade relationships.
The report also recommends attracting more export-driven business people through the province's immigration program.
