Malaysia has extended an invitation to Saudi companies and businessmen to participate and visit International Trade Malaysia (INTRADE 2013) Exhibition and Business Matching Program scheduled from Nov. 26-28 in Kuala Lumpur.

The invitation has been given through Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), which is organizing the 7th series of INTRADE exhibition, an annual international trade exhibition, which aims to promote exports, enhance networking, business matching, exchange of ideas and knowledge among the business communities from different countries, especially those seeking to venture into the global market.

For INTRADE 2013, the focus industry sectors are building materials, electrical and electronics (E&E), information and communications technology (ICT), and manufacturing support and lifestyle.

Each of these industries is a strong contributor to the world’s economy and possesses positive growth potential.

In conjunction with INTRADE 2013, MATRADE has invited Saudi companies and businessmen to meet Malaysian manufacturers and exporters in one-on-one business meetings at Menara MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur, on Nov. 25.

Past INTRADEs were very successful, with INTRADE 2012 had achieved encouraging results, the organizers stated.

The 2012 trade show’s highlights include 10,000 sqm of exhibition space, 435 exhibitors comprising 377 companies from 15 countries, 8,472 visitors from 59 countries and $264.61 million in sales generated.

Also, the Incoming Buying Mission (IBM), held in conjunction with the exhibition, had attracted 583 foreign companies from 56 countries to attend the one-to-one business meetings with more than 500 Malaysian companies, which generated $189.58 million total sales.

INTRADE 2013 is part of the continuing efforts to strengthen trade relationship globally.

It is an ideal platform for exhibitors to launch and market new products and services and explore new markets on a global level.

It is also an important place where importers can source their products and services, the statement added.