Cuba opens trade fair with 3,400 participants

High participation despite financial limitations shows interest for business

HAVANA - The 35th Havana International Trade Fair opened on Monday with 3,400 businesses and exhibitors from 70 countries in Havana's quest to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy.

At the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, Rodrigo Malmierca, said FIHAV has become one of the most important trade fairs and business exchanges events in Latin America and in this edition the countries most represented are Cuba's top commercial partners.