The event is within the framework of "Vietnamese Cultural Day in Croatia" which took place in early July. This is the first time the exhibition, promotion and introduction of Vietnamese export goods has been held in Croatia.

With about 100 typical agricultural products, foods, and handicrafts introduced, including rice, cashew nuts, pepper, all kinds of coffee, anise, cinnamon, green tea, tea bags, all kinds of noodles, dried foods, cakes, chili sauce, canned fruit juices of all kinds, dried fruits, dragon fruit..., the Vietnamese booth attracted a lot of attention and shopping from Croatian people. The event is an opportunity for Croatian consumers and businesses to directly approach and witness with their own eyes, thereby better understanding Vietnam's export products.

Mr. Marko, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Croatia, highly appreciated the efforts of the Embassy and Trade Office in organizing this event. He said that this was very meaningful, contributing to increasing marketing, expanding markets, economic cooperation, and business connections between Vietnam and the beautiful country of Croatia.

Vietnamese Culture Day in Croatia 2024 has become an outstanding cultural event in July in the beautiful city of Zagreb, making a deep impression and feeling with Croatian people and international friends about the country. Vietnam, with its unique traditional culture dating back thousands of years, with many beautiful landscapes, friendly and hospitable people, and rich cuisine, is an opportunity for the people of the two countries to strengthen connection and cultural empathy. chemistry.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam-Croatia bilateral trade turnover has continued to grow steadily over the years, from 90,1 million USD (2021) to 127,67 million USD (2023). In the first 6 months of 2024, two-way trade between Vietnam and Croatia reached 67,6 million USD, a slight decrease of 4,6%. Of which, exports reached 48 million USD, down 4,7%; Imports reached 19,6 million USD, down 4% over the same period last year.

It is expected that by 2024, import-export turnover between Vietnam and Croatia will reach about 140 million USD, an increase of about 10%.

Source: Vietnam.vn