India introduces the tourist destination of Goa.

Goa is a coastal state in western India. It borders Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south, and the Arabian Sea to the west. It is the smallest state by area and the fourth least populated in India. Despite its relatively small population, Goa boasts the highest GDP per capita among all states, 2.5 times higher than the national average.

The Vibrant GOA Global Expo & Summit 2019 will be held in Panjim, Goa (India) from October 17th to 19th, 2019. Every year, Goa attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists who appreciate its beaches, places of worship, and architecture. It also boasts a rich and diverse flora and fauna, thanks to its location in the Western Ghats.

At the Vibrant GOA Global Expo & Summit 2019 introductory conference, in addition to introducing and promoting tourism, representatives from the state of Goa also expressed their desire to welcome Vietnamese businesspeople and delegates to visit and work in Goa in the near future.

Mr. Vo Tan Thanh, Vice President of VCCI, shared that the Vibrant GOA Global Expo & Summit 2019 will be a valuable opportunity for Vietnam and India to strengthen cooperation in the fields of: agricultural processing, food, emerging technologies, electrical engineering, real estate, construction materials, IT, pharmaceuticals and microbial technology, tourism, health tourism and medical treatment, shipbuilding, etc.

Mr. K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, stated that India is currently one of Vietnam's top ten trading partners. Both countries are working towards achieving a trade target of US$15 billion by 2020. The upcoming launch of direct flights between New Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City will further strengthen cooperation and economic development, including tourism.

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