GlobalTags News SMEs Fairs & exhibitions China Foreign trade Teritórium Čína The SARIO Agency, under the framework of the National Project, successfully organized the inaugural Slovak National Stand at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held from November 5–10, 2024. This prestigious event, recognized as the largest of its kind in China, welcomed over 3,500 exhibitors from 120 countries.The Slovak National Stand featured 12 prominent small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including 5.0 Technologies, j.s.a., A.N.J. Distribution s.r.o., A1 Attack, s.r.o., CASTE SK a.s., DAITABLE, s.r.o., GAMO a.s., HEMALA TRADE, spol. s r.o., Chateau GRAND BARI, Intermodal Logistics Solution s.r.o., McLLOYD'S s.r.o., STATON, s.r.o., and Training & Consulting, s.r.o. These exhibitors represented diverse industries such as food production, IT, logistics, cosmetics, engineering, and tourism. The tourism sector was notably represented by Slovakia Travel, the national agency dedicated to promoting Slovakia as an attractive tourist destination.The official opening ceremony of the Slovak National Pavilion took place on November 5, 2024, in the presence of high-ranking Slovak government officials. A significant moment of the event was the visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who personally toured the Slovak national stand.Throughout the expo, the Slovak National stand drew hundreds of visitors and became a hub for numerous business meetings, facilitating the establishment of new trade partnerships and strengthening Slovakia’s international economic presence.