Havana, Cuba.- In addition to the numerous presence of Spain´s business people, who traditionally send the most representatives, there is a big representation of Italy, and, for the first time, delegations from Angola and the United Arab Emirates are on hand, according to Prensa Latina news agency.
On the opening day, the director of the International Office of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, Joao Paulo Paxiao, will talk about business opportunities for Cuban companies in the UAE.
The Single Window of Foreign Trade, a Cuban Foreign Trade and Investment Ministry initiative that will computerize and simplify the processes of formalities related to imports and exports of the country, will also be launched on opening day.
On Wednesday, there will be the inauguration of the IV Investment Forum and the launch of the Portfolio of Opportunities 2019-2020.
The Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM) will also have its own space for exchange with attendees to publicize the tax advantages allowed and progress made in that enclave in recent months.
The presentation of the Commercial Directory of Cuba 2020-2021 is expected to take place during the event´s last of the day, next Friday.
The Fair is inserted in the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the foundation of Havana (November 16) so the Cuban capital will have its own stand and Tuesday, November 5 will be dedicated to it.
FIHAV is one of the most outstanding meetings of its kind in the region, will count on this occasion with 14 official delegations, headed by ministers and high-ranking officials, and 15 national days of foreign representations will be celebrated.
In a recent statement to the press, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Rodrigo Malmierca said that although the fair is taking place amid the intensification of the economic, financial and commercial blockade of the United States against Cuba, the meeting will demonstrate the confidence of international business on the island´s domestic market.
PRESIDENT MIGUEL DÍAZ-CANEL ATTENDS THE OPENING OF FIHAV 2019
The President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, attended this Monday the inauguration of the 37th edition Havana´s International Trade Fair, FIHAV 2019 -- an event that brings together entrepreneurs from more than 50 countries, along with national exhibitors.
Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, and Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, accompanied the president.
In welcoming the participants, Malmierca stressed that this year's fair takes place in the context of the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the foundation of Havana. He also underlined the importance of the meeting in facilitating the exchange between business people and promoting new opportunities in the field of trade relations.
We will have the opportunity to exchange with business people of the world, in an atmosphere of optimism, in favor of the development of the economy of Cuba and other nations, added Malmierca at the opening of FIHAV 2019. He also acknowledged the efforts of Cuba and other nations to celebrate the fair in spite of current limitations.
"It fills us with satisfaction, because the will and decision to fight in spite of the blockade, which has intensified even more in recent times, always stand out," added the foreign trade minister.
Malmierca added that the blockade is not only illegal and immoral, but it is also a failed policy, and he recalled that this week there will be a new vote against it at the UN General Assembly which will show the broad rejection of the international community. (RHC)
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