Canadians inaugurate pavilion at Cuban trade fair

HAVANA, October 31 (PL) —. More than 50 Canadian companies and organizations are attending the 24th Havana Trade Fair (FIHAVE 2006), and are to inaugurate their pavilion today.

Those expected at the inauguration of that space, which covers 500 square meters, include Robert Déry, Canadian acting assistant deputy minister of foreign affairs and commerce, and Canadian Ambassador Alexandra Bugailiskis.

A large delegation of Canadians, comprised of high-ranking officials including representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Agriculture, and from the provinces Québec and New Brunswick, were also expected at the inauguration.

This 24th edition of the FIHAV is expected to create closer trade ties between the two countries and to demonstrate to visitors Canada’s development in many different industries, according to a press release from the Canadian embassy in Cuba.