Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh attended the openingceremony of the first China-South Asia Expo and the 21st ChinaImport & Export Fair which opened in Kunming city, Yunnanprovince on June 6.
Chinese Deputy Premier Ma Kai and other leaders of Southeast and South Asian countries also attended the event.
Speaking at the event, Deputy PM Ninh said that through 20successfully-organised events, the Kunming fair has become one of themost attractive fairs in China for Vietnamese businesses.
The combined organisation of the China-South Asia Expo and theChina Import & Export Fair helps tighten economic and tradecooperation between China and other regional nations, he said.
It also offers the chance for Vietnamese businesses to boostcooperation with their peers in China and other South Asiancountries, Ninh added.
The Vietnamese leader pointedout that in recent years, Vietnam-China economic ties have grownsteadily. China remains Vietnam’s largest trade partner with 2012import-export turnover reaching 41.1 billion USD, a year-on-yearincrease of 15.2 percent. Two-way trade between Yunnan and Vietnam’s localities also exceeded 1 billion USD last year.
The five-day event attracts the participation of 1,200 businesses from43 countries and territories. Vietnam brings more than 180 booths tothe fair, the largest number among participating ASEAN countries,focusing on handicrafts, food, beverages and footwear.-VNA
Chinese Deputy Premier Ma Kai and other leaders of Southeast and South Asian countries also attended the event.
Speaking at the event, Deputy PM Ninh said that through 20successfully-organised events, the Kunming fair has become one of themost attractive fairs in China for Vietnamese businesses.
The combined organisation of the China-South Asia Expo and theChina Import & Export Fair helps tighten economic and tradecooperation between China and other regional nations, he said.
It also offers the chance for Vietnamese businesses to boostcooperation with their peers in China and other South Asiancountries, Ninh added.
The Vietnamese leader pointedout that in recent years, Vietnam-China economic ties have grownsteadily. China remains Vietnam’s largest trade partner with 2012import-export turnover reaching 41.1 billion USD, a year-on-yearincrease of 15.2 percent. Two-way trade between Yunnan and Vietnam’s localities also exceeded 1 billion USD last year.
The five-day event attracts the participation of 1,200 businesses from43 countries and territories. Vietnam brings more than 180 booths tothe fair, the largest number among participating ASEAN countries,focusing on handicrafts, food, beverages and footwear.-VNA
