International Trade Fair of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) 2022 is "sprinting" to completion in Quang Tri during the historic days of July.

According to the evaluation of the Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion of Quang Tri Province, the International Trade Fair of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) - Quang Tri 2022 will be held in July 2022 at Cua Viet tourist service area. The trade fair was held by the People's Committee of Quang Tri province in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade as part of the national program on trade promotion in 2022, with the goal of fostering collaboration in the economic and commercial spheres. investing and tourism. By doing this, communities and enterprises in the GMS region can introduce their potentials, strengths, and product brands to both domestic and international investors.

According to Mr. Nguyen Duc Tan, Director of Quang Tri Trade and Tourism Promotion Center, it is no coincidence that this fair was held for the first time in Cua Viet. Because this is the starting point of the East-West Economic Corridor and also the highlight of tourism development of Quang Tri province, it is the driving force for the province to continue developing the coastal tourist route Cua Tung - Cua Viet - Con Co. "Cua Viet is famous for its smooth, flat sandy beaches, so visitors who have just visited the fair will have interesting experiences on the coast," said Mr. Tan.

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is a geographical area that includes countries and territories located in the basin of the Mekong River: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, and Yunnan and Guangxi provinces of China. This area has a special geographical position, has a lot of potential, plays the role of a transport, trade and investment bridge between East Asian countries.

The time of the fair is also very special: July, the month of gratitude and respect. In July this year, at the same time of the fair, there will be a series of great activities including many art programs, exhibitions, candle lighting to celebrate the 75th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (27.7)... Quang Tri, attracting many tourists from all over the country. And GMS - Quang Tri International Trade Fair 2022 will also be an option for visitors, after they participate in gratitude events.

With more than 400 booths of 250 businesses, Department of Industry and Trade, Trade Promotion Centers of provinces/cities, businesses from Laos, Thailand, China, Cambodia..., the fair also displays display and introduce a wide range of products such as agricultural, forestry and fishery products, processed foods, household products, handicrafts, furniture, handicraft products, garment, fashion, leather and footwear. In particular, the fair also has a food stall with typical and traditional dishes of Quang Tri, Vietnam and GMS countries, promising to bring many experiences. interesting experience.

“In addition to promoting products, this is an opportunity for businesses to learn, exchange cultures, tighten business partnerships and friendship between countries. For consumers, this is also an opportunity to directly approach products and suppliers/manufacturers”, emphasized Mr. Tan.