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Mr Didit Ratam, Vice Chairman, International Relations, Indonesia Employers Association (APINDO)and Mr Rajesh Sethuraman, Chairman CII IBF and CEO Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia with members at the CII India Business Forum meeting on "India-Indonesia economic relations : Way forward in the changing geopolitical landscape", in Jakarata on 26 May 2026. @IndianEmbJkt @FollowCII

A robust framework of cross-border capital and corporate presence is redefining the investment landscape between India and Canada. The momentum is highlighted by over US$ 73.72 Billion in Canadian portfolio investments and an active presence of more than 600 Canadian companies in India. Coupled with rising Indian Outward Direct Investment (ODI) and over 1,000 new firms exploring emerging market opportunities, this deep financial exchange continues to lay a strong foundation for long-term industrial growth and collaborative success. @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI @MEAIndia @Logistics_MoCI @DPIITGoI @IndiainCanada @CanadainIndia @BizCouncilofCan @CanadaIndiaBiz @HCI_Ottawa @IndiainToronto @OCInnovation #IndiaCanada #IndiaCanadaTies #IndiaCanadaTrade #IndiaCanadaEconomicTies

A targeted five-pronged bilateral strategy is now steering the commercial partnerships between India and Canada. This comprehensive approach focuses on turning policy dialogue into impactful corporate action, revitalizing private sector engagement, and deepening joint innovation across strategic industries. By building a future-ready framework for trade and technology, both nations are establishing a resilient roadmap for long-term economic growth. @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI @MEAIndia @Logistics_MoCI @DPIITGoI @IndiainCanada @CanadainIndia @BizCouncilofCan @CanadaIndiaBiz @HCI_Ottawa @IndiainToronto @OCInnovation #IndiaCanada #IndiaCanadaTies #IndiaCanadaTrade #IndiaCanadaEconomicTies

The ambitious goal for bilateral trade is steering the economic relationship between India and Canada toward a transformative future. Both nations are actively working toward a target to reach US$ 50 Billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The forward-looking milestone underscores a shared commitment to accelerating commercial exchange, expanding market access, and unlocking massive collaborative opportunities for businesses across both geographies. @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI @MEAIndia @Logistics_MoCI @DPIITGoI @IndiainCanada @CanadainIndia @BizCouncilofCan @CanadaIndiaBiz @HCI_Ottawa @IndiainToronto @OCInnovation #IndiaCanada #IndiaCanadaTies #IndiaCanadaTrade #IndiaCanadaEconomicTies

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Canada to India is playing a crucial role in deepening the economic relationship between the two nations. Between April 2020 and December 2025, cumulative FDI equity inflows from Canada to India reached an impressive US$ 4.32 Billion. The substantial investment inflow highlights growing investor confidence, expanding corporate partnerships, and a shared commitment to fostering long-term industrial growth and innovation. @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI @MEAIndia @Logistics_MoCI @DPIITGoI @IndiainCanada @CanadainIndia @BizCouncilofCan @CanadaIndiaBiz @HCI_Ottawa @IndiainToronto @OCInnovation #IndiaCanada #IndiaCanadaTies #IndiaCanadaTrade #IndiaCanadaEconomicTies

The economic partnership between India and Canada continues to play an increasingly important role in driving global growth and innovation. Bilateral collaborations across future-ready sectors reflect a growing exchange of expertise, advanced technology, and strategic investment, further solidifying the economic bond between both nations. @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI @MEAIndia @Logistics_MoCI @DPIITGoI @IndiainCanada @CanadainIndia @BizCouncilofCan @CanadaIndiaBiz @HCI_Ottawa @IndiainToronto @OCInnovation #IndiaCanada #IndiaCanadaTies #IndiaCanadaTrade #IndiaCanadaEconomicTies

CII Signs Strategic MoU with Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry at The Cyprus–India Business Forum in Presence of Cyprus President H E Nikos Christodoulides and Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis @SIDMIndia Signs Strategic MoU with Cyprus Defence & Space Industry Cluster at The Cyprus–India Business Forum India - Cyprus Partnership to Unlock Opportunities in Trade, Technology and Investment Sectors - B Thiagarajan @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @MEAIndia @nsitharaman @PiyushGoyal @nitin_gadkari @JaykumarRawal @IndiainCyprus @CYpresidency @Christodulides @BlueStarLtd @sastavrou @R_Philokypros @InvestCyprus @FollowCII @CII4Global @CIIEvents @FollowCII signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce in the presence of Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Alexis Vafeades, Minister of Transport, Communications and Works of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Jai Prakash Shivahare, Joint Secretary (Europe), DPIIT, Government of India at The Cyprus–India Business Forum, highlighted growing momentum in bilateral economic engagement and reaffirmed the shared commitment towards strengthening Cyprus–India economic relations. Mr B. Thiagarajan, Chairman CII National Committee on Skill and Livelihood Centres, Stated that, the CII–CCCI partnership would open new avenues for trade, investment and technology collaboration while deepening economic engagement between India and Cyprus. He highlighted that stronger industry partnerships would accelerate growth across key sectors including technology, manufacturing, logistics, defence, digital innovation and services. The CII–CCCI MoU aims to strengthen collaboration between Indian and Cypriot industries through investment promotion, joint ventures, business delegations, trade fairs and sector-focused engagements. The agreement will also support innovation, technology cooperation and SME development while encouraging sustainable and ethical business practices between the two countries. In a parallel development, the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers signed an MoU with the Cyprus Defence & Space Industry Cluster to strengthen cooperation in defence manufacturing, aerospace innovation, dual-use technologies and industrial collaboration between India and Cyprus. The agreement aims to enhance business linkages, industry exchanges and technology partnerships while creating new opportunities for collaboration in defence and strategic sectors.

The India–Norway CEO Roundtable, held on 18 May 2026 in Oslo, Noway as part of the India Norway High Level Business and Research Summit on the sidelines of 3rd Indo Nordic Summit 2026 in the presence of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and H.E Mr Jonas Gahr Støre, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Norway underscored the growing strategic and economic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue brought together senior industry leaders to explore opportunities in renewable energy, green shipping, sustainability, innovation, digital transformation, and maritime cooperation. The discussion reflected the importance of strengthening bilateral collaboration across trade, technology, investment, and global strategic priorities for inclusive and sustainable growth. CII as part of the engagement deepened its collaboration with its co partners NHO and Innovation Norway. @IndiainNorway @norwayinindia @InnovasjonNorge @nho_no

With 300+ Indian companies operating in the Netherlands and 300 Dutch companies in India, both the country's partnership is a true two-way street of innovation and investment. The mutual corporate footprint reinforces strong economic linkage and paves the way for a resilient, collaborative future. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @CimGOI @IndinNederlands @NLinIndia #IndiaNetherlands #IndiaNetherlandsTies #IndiaNetherlandsTrade #IndiaNetherlandsEconomicTies

The financial partnership between India and the Netherlands is reaching new heights. The Netherlands is now India’s 4th largest investor, with a cumulative FDI of US$ 55.6 billion from 2000 to 2026. This is a two-way success story, as Indian investment into the Netherlands (ODI) also stands strong at US$ 28 billion. The growing numbers reflect strong trust the commitment of both the nations towards collaborative growth & development. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @CimGOI @MEAIndia @IndinNederlands @NLinIndia #IndiaNetherlands #IndiaNetherlandsTies #IndiaNetherlandsTrade #IndiaNetherlandsEconomicTies

India and the Netherlands are deepening their strategic partnership across key areas such as water, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and many more. By sharing knowledge and technology, both the nations continue on the path towards resilient and future-focussed growth. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @CimGOI @MEAIndia @IndinNederlands @NLinIndia #IndiaNetherlands #IndiaNetherlandsTies #IndiaNetherlandsTrade #IndiaNetherlandsEconomicTies

CII organised an interaction with Mr Atif AlOthri, Commercial Attaché to India, on the sidelines of the CII Annual Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The session brought together industry leaders to explore opportunities across key sectors including energy, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and investment, while strengthening India–Saudi Arabia economic ties. @IndianEmbRiyadh @FollowCII

CII organised an interaction with H.E. Jonathan Tow, Special Envoy, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan, on the sidelines of the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where an MoU was also signed between CII and GMC to further promote economic cooperation. @FollowCII @Indiainbhutan @bhutaninindia

Mindfulness is not just about building an alternative model, but rather a pathway of development that amalgamates various dimensions, such as cultural, historical, and spiritual. ~ Jonathan Tow, Special Envoy for His Majesty the King of Bhutan and Head of International Affairs, Gelephu Mindfulness City, at the roundtable on “Mindful Prosperity: Shaping a Vibrant Economic Future Rooted in Human Wellbeing and Planetary Health” at #CIIAnnualBusinessSummit26 @Indiainbhutan

#Live ! India–Sri Lanka Business Forum The India–Sri Lanka Business Forum, organised by CII in partnership with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai, focused on trade, investment and sectoral partnerships, while offering Indian businesses direct engagement with a high-level Sri Lankan delegation across industries. 🇮🇳🇱🇰 @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @MEAIndia @PiyushGoyalOffc @PMDNewsGov @MFA_SriLanka @DIGOSL @srilanka @PMDNewsGov @ParliamentLK @SLinIndia @CII4Global @CIIEvents @FollowCII #IndiaSriLanka #BusinessForum #TradeRelations #Investment The distinguished dignitaries present at the forum included H.E. Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mr. Duminda Hulangamuwa, Senior Economic Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka, Dr. Rajesh Ravindra Gawande, Secretary (Protocol, FDI, Diaspora & Outreach) and Chief of Protocol, Government of Maharashtra, Ms. Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Mr. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Chairperson of John Keells Holdings PLC, Mr. Anurag Agarwal, Co-Chairman, CII WR Sub-committee on International Trade & Investment and Chief Executive Officer, Polycab India Ltd, Mr. Vishal Kamat, Chairman, CII WR Sub-Committee on Tourism and Hospitality and Executive Director, Kamat Hotels India Ltd, and Mr. Shiran Fernando, Secretary General & CEO of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, among others

At the crossroads of change, we now need to invest in energy, data networks, connectivity, and regulations conducive to the development of AI. Chile as a country offers immense scope for potential investments in sectors like energy, critical minerals, connectivity and data networks. ~H.E. José Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Chile, at an exclusive CII interaction held on 12 May 2026, in New Delhi. @FollowCII @Indiainchile @EmbaChileIndia @MinPerezMac @ProChile

We are in negotiations of CEPA with India, and we are looking forward to continuing on that path.~H.E. Mr Juan Angulo, Ambassador, Embassy of Chile in India during a CII meeting interaction with H.E. José Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Chile, on 12 May 2026, in New Delhi @FollowCII @Indiainchile @EmbaChileIndia @MinPerezMac @ProChile

India and Chile already enjoy a strong and synergistic partnership founded on shared democratic values, economic complementarities, and a common vision for sustainable and inclusive growth.~ Mr Vikram S Kasbekar, Co-Chair, CII National Committee on Latin America & the Caribbean, Executive Director, CEO (Acting) and CTO, Hero MotoCorp Limited, during an interaction with H.E. José Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Chile, on 12 May 2026, in New Delhi @FollowCII @Indiainchile @EmbaChileIndia @MinPerezMac @ProChile