New Delhi - The inaugural UP International Trade Fair, slated for September 21 to 25 in Greater Noida, has attracted almost 400 participants representing approximately 66 nations, according to official sources.
A spokesperson from the state government noted that the majority of participants and buyers hail from Europe. Specifically, 60 buyers from 15 European countries have confirmed their presence through registrations for the international trade event. Additionally, 50 buyers each from 11 countries in the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region, six countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and four countries from the South East Asia (SEA) region are also slated to participate.
In addition to these, 41 buyers from 11 African nations, 38 buyers from eight Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, and four South Asian countries have committed to attending the event.
Moreover, 28 participants from three North East Asia (NEA) countries, 18 from three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries, and three from Oceania will also be partaking.
European countries with registered participants include Spain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the UK, Romania, Bulgaria, Sweden, and the Republic of Moldova.
Countries such as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Peru, Uruguay, the US, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are also expected to be represented.
The spokesperson explained, "The international trade show aims to provide a global platform for entrepreneurs, innovators, manufacturers, and exporters from major industries like IT-ITES, MSMEs, and startups. Buyers coming from around the world will have the opportunity to explore Uttar Pradesh's products and establish a platform to elevate them on a global scale. Through this event, entrepreneurs, innovators, manufacturers, and exporters from Uttar Pradesh can market and brand their products globally."
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