CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) organized its 47th Annual General Meeting, themed “Partnership for the Planet”, at Sofitel in Mumbai. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India; alongside 300+ C-level business leaders from the Indo-French business ecosystem. IFCCI is India’s most active bilateral chamber, promoting mutually beneficial trade relations between India and France.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, said, “There is a potential to expand trade and investments between the two countries – Investments not only to capture the large Indian market but also to take India to the rest of the world. I think now is the time we should all collectively resolve to take this relationship to the next level irrespective of what is the outcome of other agreements or discussions are taking place. We are very keen to consider setting up an Invest India office, our trade wing, in Paris. I’m also happy to look at a dedicated township, as an Indo-French joint endeavour. We can work together on innovation, investment, education, technology, tourism and culture. Let us work together to get the best out of the Indo-French relations, and no better organization than the IFCCI to lead this initiative.”
The AGM featured two strategic panel discussions on the themes, Driving India’s Transition to Decarbonization and Leveraging AI for Business Efficiency, led by CEOs of top French companies successfully and sustainably operating in India. The discussions emphasized how, with the support of the Indian Government, French companies were able to execute successful business models in India while adhering to decarbonization goals through ESG and AI.
H.E. Dr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India said, ‘It is a pleasure to join the 47th Annual General Meeting of IFCCI, themed ‘Partnership for the Planet. The strategic partnership between our two nations, which marked its 25th anniversary last year, has demonstrated the immense potential of French and Indian collaboration in business, technology, and innovation. Today’s discussions on driving India’s transition to decarbonization and leveraging AI for business efficiency are powerful reminders of how French expertise and Indian innovation can come together to address global challenges. I am confident that this Indo-French partnership will continue to grow stronger, paving the way for a future where economic progress and environmental responsibility are intrinsically linked.”
