Havana International Fair returns with similar numbers as before the pandemic

 

HAVANA, Cuba, Nov 14 (ACN) With a representation of 62 countries and more than 16,500 square meters contracted, the Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2022) reopened today at Expocuba, figures very similar to those achieved before the COVID-19 pandemic.

This was stated by Cuban prime minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, who offered the opening remarks of the event in the presence of Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban communist party and president of the country.

Marrero Cruz expressed the hope that this framework will contribute to strengthen relations with Cuba and increase the presence of the participating companies in the country.

The Prime Minister referred to the deepening of the international economic crisis after the pandemic and explained that the Caribbean island is no stranger to this adverse context, a situation made more complex by the tightening of the blockade and the inclusion in the list of State sponsors of terrorism.

Marrero Cruz recalled that foreign investors with businesses in Cuba, businessmen and banks working with the island have been financially persecuted, which has resulted in delays in payments to suppliers.

In spite of this, we reiterate our government's decision to honor each one of its obligations and we are grateful for the trust, patience and understanding of those who stand by our side in these difficult conditions, he affirmed.

He also referred to the facilities in the country for foreign investment and stressed that in spite of the deep economic crisis, the Cuban market has great attractions due to its potentialities.

Marrero Cruz expressed his gratitude for the presence in FIHAV of the Caribbean nation's main commercial partners, such as Spain, Italy, Canada, France, China, Mexico, Brazil, Russia and Venezuela.


The 38th Havana International Fair will be held until November 18 at the Expocuba fairgrounds in Havana.