President of the Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce of south-eastern province of Gaziantep (GTO), Mehmet Aslan, said Thursday the fifth annual International Iraq and Neighboring Countries Trade and Industry Fair will not only help companies reach new markets but also contribute to regional development and peace.

Speaking to reporters, Aslan said that the Fair would take place between June 24 and 27.

The fair will help develop social and cultural relations among regional countries, Aslan said.

The fair is co-organized by the GTO, Chamber of Industry of Gaziantep (GSO) and Forum Fairs Company, Aslan said.

All of the stands at the fair have been booked. The fair will take place on a land of 25,000 square meters. Around 400 companies from 11 countries will be present at the fair. A forum on the Middle East, Trade and Business Development will take place simultaneously on June 23 and this forum will be attended by the ministers of relevant countries, Aslan added.


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