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In the morning of March 6 (in the afternoon of March 5, Panama local time), sponsored by Zhejiang Provincial Department of CommerceZhejiang International Trade (Panama) ExhibitionHeld at the Panama International Convention Center.
Zhou Quan, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Zhejiang Province and the military and civilian delegation, Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Panama, Adolf Fabrega, President of the Panamanian Chamber of Agriculture and Industry, Auguste Simmons, former President of the Panamanian Chamber of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, and relevant principals of the Cologne Free Trade Zone cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony of the exhibition.More than 160 people, including Panamanian business people, representatives of Chinese enterprises and overseas Chinese, and envoys of Latin American countries to Panama, attended.
Ji Junmin said that the economic and trade relations between Zhejiang Province and Panama are increasingly close, and the cooperation fields are constantly expanding.This activity is an important measure to thoroughly implement the "sweet potato economy" and upgrade the "No.1 opening project".It is hoped that this exhibition can help Panamanian businessmen to further understand Zhejiang and promote Zhejiang Pakistan economic and trade cooperation to a higher level.
In his speech, Zhou Quan said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan, bilateral relations have taken a strong start. With the joint efforts of people from all walks of life, the potential of economic and trade cooperation has been constantly released and continues to flourish, forming a comprehensive, multi-level and wide-ranging cooperation pattern.China has become Panama's largest trading partner since 2019, and has long maintained its position as the largest commodity supplier in the Cologne Free Trade Zone of Panama and the second largest user of the Panama Canal.Panama's unique geographical advantages make it an important convention and exhibition center in Latin America, which facilitates Chinese enterprises and products to explore the Latin American market.
Auguste Simmons said in his speech that Zhejiang Province has participated in Panama International Trade Fair for a long time, which is the backbone of exhibitors. He hoped that with the joint efforts of both sides, Zhejiang Province can better develop Panama and Latin America's surrounding markets with the help of this exhibition platform.
Panama International Trade Fair is one of the most important trade fairs in Central America and even the whole Latin America region. It is known as the small "Canton Fair" in Latin America, and enterprises from more than 30 countries and regions participate in each session.Since its first participation in the exhibition in 2002, Zhejiang has been holding the exhibition for 21 years, and the number of enterprises has taken the lead over the years.This year's Panama International Trade ShowMore than 600 enterprises participated in the exhibitionZhejiang has come from Hangzhou, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Shaoxing, Jinhua, Taizhou and other placesNearly 60 enterprises participated in the exhibition, exhibition areaNearly 1800 square meters, won the largest group unit for a second time.
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