D
estination North-East: That's where South-East Asia is heading. Ambassadors of at least eight South-East Asian countries will be arriving in
Guwahati later this month in a bid to boost trade links with northeastern India. The ambassadors and their secretaries will be taking part in a seminar with the same theme.
The seminar is being organized as part of the Asom International Trade Fair, which will kick off at the Veterinary Science College ground at Khanapara from Wednesday. The North East Trade Promotion and Development Council (NETPDC), which has organized the trade fair, said all the eight ambassadors have confirmed their participation so far.
NETPDC adviser Dhiren Saikia said the eight countries which have confirmed their participation include Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China. "The two day seminar will be organized on October 23 and October 24. We hope the discussions at the seminar will result in a concerted approach that will boost trade between the countries soon," Saikia added.
"The fair is be organized with help from the Doner ministry and Doner minister B K Handique is also very interested in the seminar. The ministry is also in touch with the South-East Asian countries to ensure that high-level officials from these countries also participate in the seminar," he further informed. Handique and minister of state for commerce Jyotiraditya Scindia are also expected to participate in the event.
It may be mentioned that there has been a considerable increase in international trade fairs in the region over the last decade. Speaking on the impact of these trade fairs, Saikia said that they have helped build an ambience for industrial development in the state. "These have also helped local artistes and producers to showcase their items to some international traders and has given them global exposure, which might help them later. People from outside are interested in our indigenous handicrafts and several other items. These trade fairs have also provided a market for these handicraft items," he added.
estination North-East: That's where South-East Asia is heading. Ambassadors of at least eight South-East Asian countries will be arriving in
Guwahati later this month in a bid to boost trade links with northeastern India. The ambassadors and their secretaries will be taking part in a seminar with the same theme.
The seminar is being organized as part of the Asom International Trade Fair, which will kick off at the Veterinary Science College ground at Khanapara from Wednesday. The North East Trade Promotion and Development Council (NETPDC), which has organized the trade fair, said all the eight ambassadors have confirmed their participation so far.
NETPDC adviser Dhiren Saikia said the eight countries which have confirmed their participation include Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China. "The two day seminar will be organized on October 23 and October 24. We hope the discussions at the seminar will result in a concerted approach that will boost trade between the countries soon," Saikia added.
"The fair is be organized with help from the Doner ministry and Doner minister B K Handique is also very interested in the seminar. The ministry is also in touch with the South-East Asian countries to ensure that high-level officials from these countries also participate in the seminar," he further informed. Handique and minister of state for commerce Jyotiraditya Scindia are also expected to participate in the event.
It may be mentioned that there has been a considerable increase in international trade fairs in the region over the last decade. Speaking on the impact of these trade fairs, Saikia said that they have helped build an ambience for industrial development in the state. "These have also helped local artistes and producers to showcase their items to some international traders and has given them global exposure, which might help them later. People from outside are interested in our indigenous handicrafts and several other items. These trade fairs have also provided a market for these handicraft items," he added.
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