Nepal International trade fair from March 6

Nepal is organising the third edition of Nepal International Trade Fair on March 6-10, in Kathmandu.

The five-day trade fair organised by the private sector in association with the government will see more than over a dozen countries' participation, according to the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).

India, China, Korea, Japan, Bhutan, Israel, Russia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, France Britain, Germany, Australia and the United States are taking part in the international trade fair that is expected to boost Nepal's export potential products like herbal products, handicrafts, carpet, garments and agricultural products.

The organisers expect to see more foreign visitors in the fair that will be have some 400 stalls classified in various sections to facilitate visitors.

Likewise, the FNCCI in association with Commerce and Supplies Ministry, Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is also organising the regional trade fairs in Jhapa, Butwal, Surkhet and Kanchanpur.