At a press conference held yesterday at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) headquarters, Mr Halkitis announced that the second-ever Cuban trade show in the Bahamas will be held next week. The first show took place in 2002.
Mr Halkitis, who is the chairman of BAIC, said the show will enable Bahamians to interact with Cuban companies in a manner which will “serve mutual benefits.”
He added that he hopes in the future to see a bilateral trade agreement signed between the Bahamas and Cuba that will better take advantage of the “fruitful” relationship.
Cuban Ambassador to the Bahamas Felix Wilson said the corporation’s support has been very important for trade relations between the two countries. “Without the support of BAIC we would not be able to show Bahamians exactly what Cuba has to offer them,” he said.
The show, which was organised by the Cuban Chamber of Commerce, will feature 23 companies that produce a wide range of goods, including building materials, glassware, electronics; cosmetics, perfume, furniture and souvenirs.
It will be held from Monday, March 27 to Thursday, March 30 at RIU hotel on Paradise Island.
Mr Halkitis encouraged Bahamians to attend, saying that “it will be good for Bahamians to see what is going on in Cuba.”
