'Indian Trade Fair 2015' in Colombo

The ninth Indian Trade Fair will open on Thursday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre, Colombo, bringing into focus the diverse trade opportunities that exist between India and Sri Lanka.

Organised by MP Events Lanka and partnered by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India, it will continue until Saturday with nearly 80Indian exhibitors showcasing products.

The Indian Trade Fair 2015 has been described as a meeting place for buyers and sellers of Indian products and services and is the ideal B2B platform for Indians to explore the Sri Lankan market.

"To Indian businessmen in particular, this is an ideal opportunity to showcase their wide range of products and services thus opening new avenues of trade in Sri Lanka," said Secretary General, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India, Saurabh Sanyal.

"It will also facilitate interaction with agents, dealers, distributors, manufacturers, exporters, entrepreneurs, Chambers of Commerce, Association members and direct marketing companies. We are indeed glad to encourage bilateral trade through our membership," he said.

The main objective of the Indian Trade Fair 2015 is to develop trade relations between both nations and to promote opportunities in Sri Lanka for Indian industries and industrialists.

It will also help exhibitors to generate business through displays and direct interactions and will enhance the synergistic effect to attract top level professionals from the industry, thus improving technology, focus and visitors.

"Providing a platform for Sri Lankan and Indian businessmen and industry professionals to meet and establish trade links has been the objective of this event.

The Trade Fair will provide huge opportunities to fill in the many gaps in this market," said Director, MP Events Lanka, Emile Gunesekera.