Issuing a press statement, FNCCI has requested all the political parties to cooperate with to make 2nd International Trade Fair a grand success. “We request political parties to withdraw protest programs, if they have any, during 8th to 12th of this month considering the event,” the release added.[break]
The fair will showcase different domestic products aiming to promote them in the international market. It is expected to draw footfall of more than 200,000.
"The fair has been designed to promote Nepali products and increase the access of Nepali businessmen in the international market," the release said, adding, "Protest programs or any forms of strike will disturb the fair. That is why we are requesting all the political parties, including different groups in the society, to make optimum use of this event.”
According to FNCCI, businessmen from countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Pakistan and USA will be participating in the fair. FNCCI is targeting transactions of around Rs 150 million during the fair.
The event will also provide a forum for different business to business meetings among investors from different countries. “The fair will focus on luring investment in areas such as hydropower, agriculture, tourism and services among others," said the release.
FNCCI had hosted 1st International Trade Fair in Kathmandu last year.
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