New Delhi– India will be the partner country for International Frankfurt Trade Fair, Ambiente 2019 to be held during February 8-12, 2019, a statement said.

“India will take over the partner country globe from the Netherlands. This was announced by Messe Frankfurt at a festive ceremony on the penultimate day of Ambiente (2018),” said the organisers in the statement.

“The country that receives the globe can then present itself at a special show at the next Ambiente,” it added.

Union Minister of State for Textiles Ajay Tamta, said: “India is looking forward to this collaboration that will help to develop long-term sustainable partnerships of Indian industry with the value chain in Germany and other countries.” (IANS)