The 22nd International Economic Fair Mostar opened on April 9, featuring China as the main guest of honor (partner country) and over 50 Chinese companies showing their latest products.

Held in Mostar, a city some 130 kilometers southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital Sarajevo, the fair was opened by Chairman of the country's Presidency Milorad Dodik.

Dodik said that it was important that China took part in the fair as the main guest of honor this year, since China's economy is one of the most important ones in maintaining global growth.

Dodik emphasized the importance of cooperation between China and the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC), adding that the cooperation is important for his country in times when the global economy is languishing.

"We can learn a lot from China," Dodik said.

Participating CCPIT Vice Chairman Zhang Shenfeng said CCPIT is willing to guide enterprises of both sides to deepen cooperation and promote bilateral economic and trade ties.

For the last 10 years, exhibitors from China presented their products at the fair, and the cooperation has been intensified in the last three years.

This year, Chinese companies such as Huawei, ZTE Corporation, China Railways, Guangzhou Gcm Electronic Technology Ltd. displayed their products, according to the fair's official website.

More than 200 delegates from governments, chambers of commerce and industry, enterprises of China and CEEC participated in the opening ceremony.

The International Economy Fair Mostar, lasted from April 9 to 13, is one of the most significant and most-visited events in the region.

(Source: Xinhua)