Trade fair kicks off Vietnam Days in Russia
VOV.VN - A trade fair displaying a range of high-quality products of the two countries opened the Vietnam Days in Russia, with the event being held at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional complex (Incentra) in Moscow on October 12.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said the function would serve to boost co-operation between Vietnamese and Russian firms, whilst also providing many chances for Russian consumers to make use of quality Vietnamese products at reasonable prices.
Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Vladimir Ilyichev noted that Vietnam represents an important partner of Russia, with the Russian side keen to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to operate effectively in the Russian market.
Immediately after the opening ceremony of Vietnam Days in Russia, over 150 Vietnamese and Russian businesses participated in a trade fair put on to introduce high-quality products and services, including garments, footwear, handicrafts, gifts, and agricultural products.
Art performances were also held as a means of promoting both Vietnamese food and traditional culture to international friends.
Furthermore, a business forum was organised at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional complex, drawing the participation of more than 100 businesses. They discussed urgent issues in trade and investment co-operation between the two countries, such as import and export prospects, as well as resolving some obstacles in payment and transportation of goods.
Vietnam Days in Russia has been co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Vietnamese Business Association in Russia, and Incentra Company, with the event due to last through to October 15.
