Diplomats experience West Bengal Durga Pujas, explore business opportunities
The Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted diplomats from 12 countries to discuss bilateral trade and investment opportunities in West Bengal. The visit coincided with the state's Durga Puja festival, allowing delegates to experience local culture while exploring industrial sectors like semiconductors and IT.
Why it matters
This event highlights West Bengal's efforts to attract foreign direct investment and improve its global economic profile through cultural diplomacy.
The Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted diplomats and heads of missions from 12 countries to discuss bilateral business relationships alongside an experience of West Bengal’s Durga Puja celebrations.
Diplomats and heads of missions from Germany, Australia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Thailand, Cyprus, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia participated in discussions earlier this week, exploring bilateral trade, investment opportunities, and greater institutional cooperation.
Along with representatives of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, two senior Ministers of the West Bengal government, the Minister-in-Charge for Industry, Commerce and Enterprises Tapas Roy, and Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, participated in the discussions.
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: A high-level delegation of foreign ambassadors, consuls general, and international representatives visited several prominent Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata on Tuesday. The foreign delegates toured iconic pandals including Alipore Sarbojonin, Ballygunge Cultural Association, and the Rajdanga Amra Sabai Club. (13.10)
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