The 2025 edition of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV) is set to take place at the Expocuba fairgrounds from November 24 to 29, attracting business leaders and official delegations from 47 countries and the European Union. This prestigious event, organized by the Cuban government, aims to foster international trade and investment opportunities on the island. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, Oscar Perez-Oliva, announced the participation of 16 official delegations, including representatives from Venezuela, Mexico, Bulgaria, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Czech Republic, Iran, the Congo, Zimbabwe, Comoros, Angola, and South Africa. Additionally, key figures such as the director of the Colon Free Zone in Panama, executive secretaries of ALBA-TCP and the Latin American Economic System (SELA), and the secretary general of ALADI will be in attendance. This year’s FIHAV introduces five thematic areas: Made in Cuba, The Energy Transition, AI Cuba, Unique Cuba, and the Integration Mechanisms Forum. The event will also feature the VIII Investment Forum, an updated Portfolio of Opportunities, product presentations, and National Days. Concurrently, the Caribbean Banking Forum will be held on November 26 and 27 at the Parque Central Hotel, focusing on enhancing financial integration among CARICOM member states. Five business forums with Cuba’s major trading partners—Russia, Vietnam, Iran, Turkiye, and Argentina—will provide insights into new foreign investment policies designed to attract more capital. Antonio Carricarte, president of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce, confirmed the participation of 240 Cuban companies, including 181 state-owned enterprises and 61 private micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (mipymes).
