Foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investment (FII) play an important role in international trade. FDI refers to long-term investment in physical assets that leads to technology transfer and management inputs, while FII refers to short-term investment in financial assets aimed at capital gains. FDI has benefits like expanding employment, improving technology, and promoting economic growth, but can also negatively impact small businesses and domestic markets. The role of FDI in international trade was the topic of the presentation.