Myanmar to exhibit about 80 booths at 22nd China-Asean Expo in September
Myanmar will participate in the expo as the Country of Honor and explore market access for Myanmar's agro-based SMEs' products into the Chinese market, the report said, adding that Myanmar's high-quality gemstones will also be displayed at the expo.
The expo provides a platform to promote the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement 3.0, it said.
It helps strengthen friendship between the participating countries and generate trade benefits, it added.
Myanmar joined in China-Asean Expo in 2005, the report said. - Xinhua
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