The 30th India International Trade Fair (IITF 2010) themed ‘Clean and Energy Efficient Technology, Products and Services’ was opened in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on November 14.

Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Tan cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Vietnam Pavilion at the fair.

Three Vietnamese companies, Viet Silk, Nhu Hoa and Duong Quynh Anh, showcased their handicraft products, textiles and garments, consumer goods, silks and lacquer paintings at seven pavilions.

Notably, the Vietnamese Embassy in India took part in IITF 2010 with a pavilion providing visitors with updated information about the Vietnamese economy, trade, investment and tourism. They also presented many documents and sample products of large domestic companies.

The Vietnam Pavilion was set up with active support from the Vietnamese Embassy in India.

IITF 2010 was held by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) under the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry with an aim to introduce domestic products and promote trade exchange with countries all over the world.

Over 400 companies from 38 countries including the UK, France, Germany, Russia, Japan and the Republic of Korea along with more than 7,000 exhibitors from the host country displayed products in fields such as information technology (IT), construction, machinery manufacturing, transportation, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, jute products, rubber, fine handicrafts, jewelry, and consumer goods.

Vietnamese companies which took part in IITF of the previous years shared the opinion that India is a potential market for domestic businesses. IITF 2010 will last to November 27.

By Hoang Minh