viernes, 1 de mayo de 2009

Cuba and Bolivia Explore Trade Potential at Cochabamba Fair

HAVANA, Cuba.Cuba has stated its interest in expanding trade with Bolivia at the International Cochabamba Fair (FEICOBOL), according to media reports from Bolivia.

Los Tiempos newspaper reports that experts from Cuba are analyzing national demand for certain products showcased at the fair such as food, textiles, leather and wooden goods.

The Bolivian newspaper quotes Hector Fondevila, the business attaché of the Cuban embassy in La Paz, as highlighting the quality of the Bolivian products and that deals for the purchase of powdered milk, hamburgers and frozen chicken could be closed during the fair's business round.

Fondevila also said that building materials, ceramics, furniture and other wooden items are being analyzed.

Laureano Rojas, president of the Cochabamba's Chamber of Industry, said that the Cuban market is an opportunity that can't be missed.

Among the Cuban export products that have generated interest are perfumes, pesticides and veterinary products made by LABIOFAM, orthopaedic devices showcased by the Frank País Hhospital and scientific and technical services.

The 26th International Cochabamba Fair has been underway for a week and concludes on Sunday, May 3.

(Potenciales intercambios comerciales entre Cuba y Bolivia)

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