THE 24th edition of the Havana Trade Fair (FIHAV) takes place from October 30 to November 4 at its usual venue, Expocuba, the country’s largest fairground, the organizing committee has announced.

In the official announcement, addressed to foreign companies and business owners, it is affirmed that for 23 years, FIHAV has been an important link in the promotion of exports and has contributed to closer relations with trading partners, Xinhua reported.

The event has also been an opportunity for participants to have "the possibility of introducing themselves and consolidating themselves in the constantly developing (Cuban) market," the note says.

On this occasion, the themes of the most important event of its kind in Cuba will be structured around consumer goods, machinery, equipment, technology, raw materials and services.