A fair opened in Laos’ Savannakhet province on June 16 to promote investment and trade with Vietnam.

The fair is part of activities to celebrate the 45^th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and the 30^th anniversary of signing the agreement on friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

It also marks the start of the Vietnam-Laos Investment Promotion Conference, which will take place at the Lao Bao Special Trade Economic Zone in central Quang Tri province.

The trade fair, which will accommodate 195 booths, including 20 pavilions for Vietnamese companies, will display mainly garments and textiles, electronics, fine art articles and home electric appliances.

It is also aimed at promoting investment in the Densavan Trade Economic Zone of Laos and the Lao Bao Special Trade Economic Zone by Vietnam.
The five-day event is co-hosted by Savannakhet province and central Quang Tri province.