Quang Tri (VNA) – The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) - Quang Tri 2022International Trade Fair opened in the central province of Quang Tri on July25.
Lasting through July 31, the fair features 400 stalls showcasing awide range of commodities like agro-forestry and fishery products, processedfoods, handicrafts, garments, footwear, construction materials and electricalappliances.
The event, organised by the provincial People’s Committee and the Ministryof Industry and Trade, is part of the national programme on trade promotion. Itoffers an opportunity for businesses to strengthen cooperation, promotecultural exchanges and experiences, enhance their competitiveness, andexpand markets.
Visitors to the fair can enjoy special dishes of GMS countries.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, Le Duc Tien, Vice Chairman of theprovincial People's Committee, said he expects this will become anattractive destination for local residents, domestic and foreign tourists tovisit and shop, thereby promoting production, contributing to maintainingeconomic growth, supporting businesses to develop their brands as well asimproving the products’ competitiveness.
The Greater Mekong Subregion comprises Cambodia, China’s Yunnan and Guangxiprovinces, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam./.