The Zambian delegation of exhibitors to the 12th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) and Africa Commodities Exhibition (ACE) will leave this week for Xiamen, a coastal city in east China's Fujian Province, a senior trade official said on Tuesday.
Director of Industry at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Siazongo Siakalenge said the ministry had received overwhelming response from Zambian firms, particularly from the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sectors.
He said the number of SMEs participating has risen to 57 and would be represented by 84 individuals.
Most of the exhibitors are in gemstone mining, manufacturing, financial services, and other services in the various sectors of the economy, Siakalenge said.
The CIFIT and ACE shows in Xiamen will take place from Monday to Thursday next week.
Source:Xinhua
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