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Launch of Government of India Website on Economic Diplomacy by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs on December 16 @ 11:00 pm - 11:30 pm IST

Posted on: December 16, 2020 | Back | Print

The Embassy of India, Rome invites you to the launch of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India website on Economic Diplomacy www.indbiz.gov.in by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs, on 16th December, 2020 at 1830 Hrs (IST).

The website will showcase India’s economic, sectoral, and State-wise strengths that make for an attractive economic partnership. It is being developed and managed by the Economic Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. It aims to provide critical and relevant information on major economic indicators, central and state government policy updates as well as the latest business news and trade data.

2. The website would also include information on global mineral resource endowments, opportunities for agricultural exports and employment abroad for Indian nationals and businesses. The economic and policy profiles of our States and Union Territories along with the plethora of economic engagement opportunities they offer have been highlighted in extensive detail. The website will serve as a two-way funnel connecting our nationals, businesses, and the States globally for enhancing exports, exploring employment, and attracting foreign industry and business to India, especially the States.

3. The website will serve to connect interested investors to relevant agencies in India such as the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) for agricultural exports from India, the Indian Trade Portal for trade with India, and Invest India for inward investment respectively.

  •   Agricultural Exports: Interested exporters may connect to APEDA - Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority at www.apeda.gov.in
  •   Trade: Interested traders may connect to the Department of Commerce through Indian Trade Portal at www.indiantradeportal.in
  •   Investments: Interested Investors may connect to Invest India - the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India at www.investindia.gov.in

4. The website’s launch by EAM will be broadcast via the Ministry’s social media platforms.
5. All are requested to join the launch event live on YouTube at 1830 hrs (IST) on December 16, 2020. Please click the link to join https://www.youtube.com/user/MEAIndia.
We look forward to your participation in the launch.