KATHMANDU: Commerce Minister Romi Gauchan Thakali has attended DOMOTEX, a leading trade fair for floor coverings, which was held from January 14 to 17 in Hanover, Germany.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce, in a separate programme titled ‘Nepal Evening’ on Monday, the minister handed ‘Import Excellence Award’ to top European importers of Nepali handmade carpets.

Minister Thakali has left for Stuttgart to attend CMT-2017, touted as the world’s largest public trade fair for tourism and leisure, which is scheduled to conclude on January 22.