CII PUNJAB EXPLORES TIES WITH HEADS OF INDIAN MISSIONS 

At a conference held at CII Northern Region Headquarters today, members of CII Punjab State interacted with Heads of Indian Missions to USA, Netherlands, Russia, Turkey, Mongolia, and Togo.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador of India to USA,  Reenat Sandhu, Ambassador of India to Netherlands, Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to Russia, Dr Virander Kumar Paul, Ambassador of India to Turkey, Mohinder Pratap Singh, Ambassador of India to Mongolia, and Sanjiv Tandon, Ambassador of India to Togo interacted with CII to explore the multitude of opportunities available in Punjab and other areas of collaboration with these countries.

“Celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year, the United States and India share a growing convergence of strategic interests, a commitment to democracy and pluralism, promoting a rules-based international order and a robust, multifaceted bilateral agenda,” shared Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador of India to USA.

 Reenat Sandhu, Ambassador of India to Netherlands also commended the relations between India and the Netherlands and shared, “Economic and commercial ties between India and Netherlands are an important facet of overall Indo-Dutch relations. India’s economic interests in The Netherlands include technical cooperation as a partner in key areas such as transport and logistics infrastructure, water management, environment, agriculture and food processing, services and science & technology, and in promoting further FDI from an already significant investment partner.”

Bilateral ties with Russia are a key pillar of India’s foreign policy. “India sees Russia as a longstanding and time-tested friend that has played a significant role in its economic development and security,” shared Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to Russia.

Highlighting the importance of a thriving Indo-Mongolian relationship, Mohinder Pratap Singh, Ambassador of India to Mongolia said, “With the India’s Act East Policy, the relation with Mongolia plays a critical role towards India’s association with Northeast Asian countries. The volume of India-Mongolia trade has been growing at a faster pace since last decade. We hope to realize its full potential level to strengthen our ties.”

Togo is also looking to invest in the country and sees the massive potential in the Indian industry. “Togo needs machinery, Skill Development, and Technology and is looking for investment in these areas. We would be celebrating Punjab’s foundation day on 1 November 2022 where we will showcase the Industrial prowess of Punjab to Togo and apprise them about the projects in Punjab where Toga could collaborate,” said Sanjiv Tandon, Ambassador of India to Togo.

Dr Virander Kumar Paul, Ambassador of India to Turkey also shared their investment plans and said, “Turkish companies are interested in collaborating and setting up investments in the area of Life sciences & Vaccines, and Education & Skilling. We would like to collaborate with the industries in Punjab in these sectors.”