News: Indo Fair 2006 on in Trinidad

(TTG 30/05/2006) Port of Spain - In a bid to strengthen relations between India and Trinidad, a 125-member Indian delegation, supported by the Trinidad High Commission in India, arrived here last week to explore areas of mutual interest for possible joint ventures to promote bilateral trade.

In a release from International Business Promotions, managing director Jagnanan Sookoo said his company was facilitating the businessmen of both countries in this endeavour.

IBP is also hosting Indo Fair 2006 at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya.

More than 50 Indian companies are participating in the fair, showcasing a variety of merchandise including hand-carved furniture, handicraft, apparel, jewelry, home furnishings and kitchenware.

Sookoo plans to make the trade fair an annual event to commemorate Indian Arrival Day (today) and to strengthen ties between both countries.

Indo Fair 2006 ends June 4.