Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the third Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 5-8, 2017. The Minister will be accompanied by a business delegation led by the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and include Invest India.
During her visit, the Minister will participate in the high level India-Russia Business Dialogue as well as have bilateral meetings with Russian Ministers, including the Minister of Industry and Trade Mr. Denis Manturov.
The Minister will also participate in a Panel Discussion and preside over the launch ceremony of the “Russia Desk” in Invest India during the Forum.
The visit of the Indian Commerce and Industry Minister reflects the importance attached by India to emerging opportunities in the Russian Far East, and to its strategic partnership with Russia.
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Moscow
30 August 2017
