Rwanda is among other about 110 countries and international organizations that are participating in the 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition.

Rwandan companies are showcasing different products at the expo as part of the effort by Rwandan firms to explore the Chinese market and deepen partnerships.

Launched on Sunday by the President Xi Jinping, the exhibition takes place at the foot of the Great Wall of China in Beijing's Yanqing district.

In a speech during the inauguration, President Xi reminded participants that the expo aims to reinforce natural beauty in order to achieve green and sustainable development.

Rwandan companies are showcasing agricultural related products such as processed fruit juices, processed chili pepper, honey, roasted coffee, tea and handcrafts, among others.

“Exhibition is an opportunity to promote tourism and investments, broaden the market for Made in Rwanda products and it is a very good platform for both countries to deeply understand each other through cultural exchanges,” Ambassador Charles Kayonga said at the exhibition.

Ambassador Kayonga also noted that, the expo is a good time to sell the image of Rwanda in the promotion of a green economy. The Exhibition is an opportunity for Rwandan companies to further explore the China market with a view to increase Rwandan exports to the China market, the envoy added.

Ruth Bayera from Private Sector Federation said that the Expo creates more opportunities for Rwandan companies, which she said must be optimized.

Started on Monday, 29 April, the expo will last for 162 days.

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