Ten Trinidad and Tobago export companies are participating in the fourth annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), and they seek to promote trade relations between the two countries.
A press release from the Ministry of Trade and Industry stated that the exhibition began on November 5 and will end on November 10.
This world’s largest and most innovative platform strengthens international trade and investment cooperation, and is an important tool for countries and exporters to establish and re-establish trade ties with China.
Minister of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon said at the inauguration ceremony of the Trinidad and Tobago booth at the business entity exhibition: Obstructed on a global scale. If the economy is to be resilient and durable to recover from the Covid19 crisis, it is necessary to avoid restoring'business as usual'."
"The core of this new approach is to anticipate a focus on health and inclusion, and to find a balance between economic development and environmental sustainability, as well as competition and cooperation.
"Participating in this event is essential not only for companies to enter and expand the Chinese market, but also for government representatives, export promoters, innovators and business people to exchange ideas and experiences, negotiate deals and new opportunities, and discover new consumers. Important and global market.
Gopee-Scoon is very pleased to thank First Caribbean Marketing Company for its efforts to display various TT products at the exhibition.
The companies and products exhibited in the booth include KC Confectionery (KC Candy/sweets); main brand products (seasoning, spices, chili sauce); CGA Ltd (infused with coconut oil); Angostura Ltd (rum); RHS Marketing Ltd ( Barbecue sauces and seasonings); Montserrat Cocoa Farmers Cooperative (chocolate and cocoa powder); Multicrop Facility Ltd (deep roast and medium roast); Diamond Miracle Creations Ltd (herbal tea), Totalale Tastee (pepper sauce) and Twigs Naturals (Various natural teas), they are also participants in the exporTT export booster program.
In addition, TT participated in the online national exhibition to showcase key industries, unique and high-quality products, culture and tourism.
Some of the key state-owned enterprises participating in the Chinese market include National Gas Corporation, Caribbean Airlines, Lake Asphalt and Heritage Petroleum.
The press conference said: "The beautiful scenery, delicious food and diverse culture displayed in the pavilion will definitely attract more Chinese people to know TT, buy TT products, and visit TT after the epidemic."
Chinese liaison officer Zhen Bin said on behalf of the China International Import Expo: "We believe that the CIIE will become an important platform for strengthening bilateral relations and expanding TT exports to China."
At the press conference, Oriental International Holdings Co., Ltd., a comprehensive partner of the CIIE, a major importer and distributor in Shanghai, and First Caribbean Marketing Co., Ltd. signed a TT product shipment intention purchase agreement; a promising arrangement foreshadows future exports Chance.
This incident shows that the trade relationship between TT and China has remained strong for many years.
"The government is committed to continuously expanding the range of products and services exported to China in order to penetrate niche consumer groups that are open to new and exciting products and experiences," the press release said.
The virtual experience can be accessed on the official website of the CIIE.