Iranian trade expo opens in Malaysia

Iran has inaugurated a four-day trade exhibition at the Petronas Twin Towers Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

At the opening ceremony on Thursday, the Iranian ambassador to Kuala Lumpur said that such events provide a good opportunity for Iranian manufacturers and exporters to showcase their products and can help them expand their businesses, the Mehr news agency reported.

Ambassador Mohammad Mehdi Zahedi noted that the trade transactions between Iran and Malaysia increased to $1.1 billion in 2009 and stated that Association OF Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries can be a niche market for Iranian businessmen.

Sixty Iranian companies have taken part in the show in 10 different groups of products such as foodstuffs, rugs, hospital equipment, furniture, handicrafts, and computer software.

Last week, Iran held an exclusive expo in Tajikistan, gathering many Iranian and Tajik businessmen and investors in the capital Dushanbe.

Around 75 Iranian firms from various economic sectors showcased their products at the Kakhe Barbad state complex in Dushanbe.