Moscow to Host 14th Indian-Russian Business Dialogue

The 14th Indian-Russian Business Dialogue will take place on 19 December 2023 at the International Multimedia Press Centre of MIA Rossiya Segodnya (4, Zubovsky Bulvar, Moscow). The forum is a key platform for intensifying bilateral trade and business opportunities between the two countries.

The event aims to encourage cooperation and partnership, as well as explore development prospects and mutual benefits between businesses. The forum is being organized by the Indian Business Alliance with the support of the Business Council for Cooperation with India of the Moscow Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations and the Roscongress Foundation. The business dialogue will be attended by businesspeople and the heads of federal ministries, agencies, and the regions of the Russian Federation, development institutions, and public organizations. The central event will be a plenary session dedicated to the current state of and prospects for the development of bilateral trade and growth in investments between India and Russia.

“Relations between Russia and India have deep historical roots and are based on mutual trust and respect. This is evidenced by the multi-format strategic partnership between the two countries. Today, it is crucial to emphasize the important role of business, which influences the stability and expansion of economic cooperation and bilateral trade. We see that the Russian and Indian business communities have mutual interest in each other, and we are observing an increase in the number of joint projects. I am confident that the platform of a business forum will once again become a place for the birth and implementation of new ideas,” Advisor to the Russian President Anton Kobyakov said.

The event programme will be divided into several tracks: ‘Financial Cooperation’, ‘Cooperation in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare’, ‘Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’, ‘Trade and Logistics’, ‘Tourism and Cultural Relations’, and ‘Digital Transformation and E-commerce’. In addition, forum participants will discuss ways to strengthen and develop business cooperation in key sectors, including energy, technology, manufacturing, and agriculture.

“I am delighted to announce the upcoming 14th Indian-Russian Business Dialogue that is being organized by the Indian Business Alliance, the Business Council for Cooperation with India, and the Roscongress Foundation. This annual event, now in its 14th year, brings together the best of business and political leaders from both countries to foster economic, trade, and cultural relations between the two countries. Together, we aim to forge stronger ties and create opportunities for the mutual benefit of both nations,” Indian Business Alliance President Sammy Kotwani said.

The upcoming event will serve as a key discussion platform and will broadly highlight issues related to the further expansion of Russian-Indian business ties in various fields. Roughly 600 offline participants and 20–25 speakers are expected to attend the forum.

To attend the event, please register using the following link: https://www.iba-moscow.ru.

The dialogue between representatives of Russian-Indian business and the government authorities is expected to continue at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) as part of the Russian-Indian Forum, which will take place on Day of International Cooperation. SPIEF 2024 will be held in St. Petersburg on 5–8 June 2024. The Indian Business Alliance (IBA) was created in 1994 and its main goal is to promote the interests of Indian business in Russia. It was founded by a group of Indian businessmen under the patronage of the Indian Embassy in Russia. Today, the IBA has more than 150 members who represent various sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, engineering, textiles, chemicals, metals, sugar, plastics, tourism, and various service sectors.

The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation. The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.

Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad. The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 192 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 83 countries worldwide, and 277 Russian public organizations, federal and legislative agencies, and federal subjects.

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