On behalf of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, I would like to extend my warmest welcome and congratulation to our agencies, units and businesses participating in the Vietnam - Russia International Exhibition which will be held from November 14-16, 2019 at the Architecture and Construction Planning Palace - No. 1 Do Duc Duc, Hanoi.

Vietnam - Russia International Exhibition organized by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Zarubezh-Expo, Russian Federation under the auspices of the Governments of the two countries. This is the 3rd Exhibition takes place in Hanoi, attracting a large number of businesses, regions and independent republics of Russia as well as many provinces and cities of Vietnam to participate.

Vietnam - Russia International Exhibition 2019 is considered the most significant event of activities in the Vietnam - Russia, Russia - Vietnam Cross Year. Those meaningful events were approved by the Prime Minister on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on the basic principles of Vietnam - Russia relations. The exhibition will undoubtedly will certainly contribute to creating a favorable environment for businesses to exchange and cooperate; to seek for potentials partner and markets, and transfer technology to improve product quality, expand markets, build up and honor the trading brand.

Within the framework of the Exhibition, we also hold Vietnam - Russia Trade and Investment Promotion Forum. The forum will focus on discussing the specific and practical issues related to investment and business opportunities, providing tools to take full advantages in this context. Additionally, the specialized round –tables on Health / Energy / Construction and Agriculture will be held to provide enterprises with the latest information on the market and technology, then develop a effective strategy to accomplish the business goals.

I strongly believe that the Vietnam-Russia International Exhibition will continue to serve as a bridge between businesses of the two countries, significantly contribute to the growth of trade between Russia and Vietnam, affirm the effective and positive cooperation between our countries, especially on the occasion of Vietnam - Russia, Russia - Vietnam cross year. The exhibition will contribute to promoting the further development of trade and investment relations between Russia and Vietnam, diversifying forms and trends of economic cooperation, expanding cooperation in social and humanitarian fields as well as promoting export products of both sides.

I really appreciate the efforts of the Zarubezh-Expo, the Russian Federation, which has actively coordinated with us to successfully organize the Vietnam - Russia International Exhibition in recent years.
Wishing the Vietnam - Russia International Exhibition 2019 great success.
 Wishing businesses and all participants in the Exhibition the great achievement and victories.

CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT
VIETNAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
VU TIEN LOC