Vietnam is exploring possibilities to trade in seafood with West Bengal, which has a wide market for marine food. — Photo vietlinh.vn

KOLKATA (Biz Hub) — Vietnam is exploring possibilities to trade in seafood with West Bengal, which has a wide market for marine food.     

Seafood could turn out to be a viable trade option between West Bengal and Viet Nam, according to a delegation from Viet Nam currently touring the city of Kolkata. 

"We export a considerable amount of seafood to other countries. West Bengal has a good market for seafood, and it has great potential for trade. We already import seafood from Mumbai, Kerala and other states in the country and would be happy to do business with the state," said Nguyen Hoang Giang, part of the five-member delegation to the city.

The delegation held an interactive session with the business community to explore trade opportunities in the state. The meeting was organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce, a national business forum.

"We have come here on the occasion of a book release at the national library and also wanted to look into the business opportunities in the state," said Ho Hoia Ha, chief of the International Cooperation Division. 

Rajkumar Agarwal, chairman of the global trade standing committee of the Chamber, said that there are different industrial sectors in which the two countries are co-operating for mutual benefit and can work further to strengthen their relationship. 

The current trade between the two countries stands at $1 million. — The Statesman/ANN