Vietnam attends international craft exhibition in Italy
Vietnamese handicraft producers are among nearly 2,600 companies from 86 countries taking part in "Artigiano in Fiera", an international craft exhibition running in Milan, Italy from December 2 to 10.
Visitors look at handicraft items at Vietnam pavillion in Milan, Italy (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) –Vietnamese handicraft producers are among nearly 2,600 companies from 86countries taking part in "Ar🍃tigiano in Fiera", an international craftexhibition running inಞ Milan, Italy from December 2 to 10.
The Vietnam pavilion showcasedhigh-quality decorative items and silk products from eight companies of Hanoi including Musa Pacta One Member Ltd. Co, VietnamHandicraft Co.Ltd, Hanhsilk Joint Stock Company and Huong Anh HandicraftTrading and Production Co.Ltd.
The pavilion, along with booths of some Vietnamese companies attending separately, attracted crowds of visitors right from the opening day.
This is 💖a good opportunity for Vietnameseenterprises to expand their customer network and learn more about foreiಌgnbusinesses’ experience, thereby improving the quality and design of their products to meet the tastes of European consumers.
At a working session withVietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung, Antonio Intiglietta, Presidentand CEO of Gestione Fiere, the organiser of the event, appreciatedVietnam's participation at the event, noting that the Southeast Asian country's strong products areceramics and silk products. He also said that he will visit Vietnam in the nearfuture to coordinate with and support Vietnam to take part in next year’s edition. The two sides discussed anumber of specific activities and preparations that need to be implementedregarding Vietnam's participation at the fair in the coming years. The "Artigiano inFiera" is the biggest event for handicraft businesses worldwide held since 1996 whereartisans from all over the world show their typical products./.
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Visitors look at handicraft items at Vietnam pavillion in Milan, Italy (Photo: VNA) 
