Former Commerce Minister Faruk Khan attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. For the second time, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Dhaka organised the fair.
Some 25 Indonesian businesses and companies had registered to meet with prospective partners in Bangladesh to discuss issues relating to business, venture, or investment cooperation, said the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka.
Around 40 exhibitors showcased diverse consumer and industrial goods made in Indonesia, as well as services in the fair.
The traditional and world-famous Indonesian Batik, fashion jewelry, handicrafts, foods and beverages, automotive, and special offers to tourism destinations were showcased.
The fair was aimed at encouraging Indonesian entrepreneurs and companies to expand their businesses in Bangladesh directly and encouraging them to invest in Bangladesh.
There are a number of Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises, such as PT Pertamina (oil and natural gas industry), PT INKA (railway industry), Garuda Maintenance Facility-GMF Aeroasia (maintenance, repair and overhaul industry), PT PINDAD (military and heavy equipment industry), and Indonesian Railway Consortium, that has been participating in the expo this year.
At the opening session, Indonesian buses exported by CV Laksana to its Bangladesh partner Shohagh Group were handed over.
The visitors were able to view the buses and other products of CV Laksana, Indonesia’s technologically advanced and world-class manufacturer in commercial vehicle industry.