Vietnamese lacquer paintings, woodwork, ceramics and textiles are on display, until November 27.

More than 7,000 companies from 38 countries, including China, Japan, Russia, South Africa and Turkey, are participating in the event, which opened Friday.

Vietnamese ambassador to India Vu Quang Diem expressed his hope that more Vietnamese companies would participate in events in India to promote the country’s exports and boost economic relations.

On the same day, a two-week seminar on biotechnology organized by the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) concluded in the Indian capital.

Scientists from ICGEB and other countries including Vietnam, Italy, Romania, Bangladesh, Brazil, Costa Rica and Egypt discussed issues relating to gene alteration technology.

ICGEB, a UN scientific study organization, was established in 1987 with 57 official member countries.