June 27, 2024 | 14:00 GMT+7

Over 40 Vietnamese businesses join Algiers International Fair 2024

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The fair is taking place in the Algerian capital city from June 25-29.

Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh (middle) and trade counselor Hoang Duc Nhuan (left) cut the ribbon to launch the Vietnam pavilion at the fair. (Photo: VNA)
Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh (middle) and trade counselor Hoang Duc Nhuan (left) cut the ribbon to launch the Vietnam pavilion at the fair. (Photo: VNA)

Over 40 Vietnamese businesses join Algiers International Fair 2024

The fair is taking place in the Algerian capital city from June 25-29.

Over 40 Vietnamese businesses operating in various fields are showcasing their products at the 55th Algiers International Fair 2024 (FIA) that is taking place in the Algerian capital city from June 25-29, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has reported.

The State-run news agency quoted Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh as saying that the fair is an opportunity to promote trade between Vietnam and Algeria, as well as African, European and American countries, contributing to promoting Vietnam’s image globally.

Data from the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria showed that trade between Vietnam and the African country reached $250 million last year, an increase of 68% compared to 2022. The figure was estimated to hit $95 million in the first four months of this year, up 5.5% year-on-year. Vietnam's main export items included agricultural products, unprocessed coffee bean, pangasius and basa fish fillets, and chemicals.

The five-day event has attracted the participation of nearly 700 companies, including 200 firms from more than 30 countries and territories worldwide, specializing in many sectors such as energy, construction, agriculture, industry, services, mechanics, garment-textile, electronics, shipbuilding, aviation, environment, and education.

Covering an area of nearly 50,000 sq m, the fair is expected attract up to 400,000 visitors.

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