On the morning of September 26, the Vietnam Trade Forum took place.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Slovenia (1994 - 2024), with the aim of further deepening economic and trade cooperation, on the morning of September 26, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Trade Promotion Agency) in coordination with the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sports of Slovenia (Business Development Agency of Slovenia) organized the Vietnam - Slovenia Trade Forum.

Through this Forum, Vietnamese and Slovenian businesses have the opportunity to meet, share experiences, learn about market information as well as connect with businesses, find partners to consume products, and expand export markets.

The Vietnam - Slovenia Trade Forum was chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan. Attending the conference, on behalf of Vietnam, there were Mr. Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Trade Promotion Agency and leaders of functional units under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (European - American Market Department, Industry Department, Import-Export Department, Ministry Office).

The Vietnam - Slovenia Trade Forum was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Trade Promotion Agency) in coordination with the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sports of Slovenia on the morning of September 26.

On the Slovenian side, there were Ms. Mojca Deželak - Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia in Beijing, Mr. Rok Capl, Director of the Slovenian Business Development Agency (SPIRIT Slovenia), Ms. Vesna Nahtigal, General Director of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry . On the business side of the two countries, there were nearly 100 Associations, Companies, Manufacturing and Import-Export Corporations in various fields of Vietnam and Slovenia attending the Forum.

Within the framework of the Forum, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency and the Slovenian Business Development Agency (SPIRIT Slovenia) will also hold a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation. This Memorandum of Understanding will help the two sides create a stable, sustainable and systematic cooperation mechanism; establish a plan to implement trade promotion activities in the coming time; contribute to promoting the cooperation between the Trade Promotion Agency and SPIRIT Slovenia in particular and strengthening the economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Slovenia in general.

At the Forum, delegates listened to presentations and introductions on the investment and business environment in Vietnam - Slovenia; and trade cooperation opportunities between Vietnamese and Slovenian enterprises. In addition, there were 02 discussion sessions on sea/road transport services in the context of the current global supply chain focusing on the Asia - Pacific region and Europe.

The highlight of the Forum is the Vietnam - Slovenia Business Connection Program with the participation of nearly 100 businesses in the fields of transportation, logistics, etc. Through the Trade Program, businesses of the two countries have the opportunity to meet, exchange, and discuss directly about issues of interest to them, the import - export needs of each specific product, thereby contributing to promoting economic, trade and investment exchanges between Vietnam and Slovenia.

The Vietnam - Slovenia Trade Forum is an opportunity to open up new opportunities, continue to create favorable conditions for Vietnamese and Slovenian businesses to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the field of trade, actively contributing to promoting stable and balanced economic and trade relations between Vietnam and Slovenia, continuing to be a bright spot in bilateral relations.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/sang-269-dien-ra-dien-dan-giao-thuong-viet-nam-slovenia-348394.html