Kathmandu, May 7
The South Asia Trade Fair 2026 kicked off at the
Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre in Kathmandu on Thursday. Organisers said that
the fair that will run till 11 May, is organised with the objective of bringing
together industrial, trade and service-related opportunities from the South
Asian region under one platform.
The fair was jointly inaugurated by ambassador of Sri
Lanka to Nepal Ruwanthi Delpitiya, ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal Safiqur
Rahman, acting President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce Dipak Malhotra and fair
coordinator Suman Maharjan.
"The event is expected to provide a platform for
private sector engagement at a time when the country’s business environment and
investment climate have remained slow for a prolonged period," read a
statement from the organiers. Businesspeople affected by recent economic and
commercial challenges are participating in the fair.
The event has been organised and managed by
Introduction Trade Shows Nepal in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries
and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh. The Ministry of Industry,
Commerce and Employment of Bhutan has supported has also endorsed the fair.
Participants from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan,
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are expected to take part in
the fair. The fair is are to promote products and services, study market
potential and expand cooperation between buyers and sellers. The event also
aims to strengthen trade relations among participating countries.
Maharjan said more than 150 exhibitors are expected to
participate, with an estimated attendance of around 100,000 local visitors and
5,000 international and business representatives.
The exhibition includes products and services related
to garments and ready-made goods, cosmetics, handicrafts, vehicles and spare
parts, furniture, agricultural products, information technology and household
appliances.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 8 May 2026.
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