Bengal Govt.host Diplomat’s Round Table on BGBS 2O23 in New Delhi

Partha Roy, Kolkata: West Bengal Government in association with FICCI organised an Interactive Session with Diplomats on upcoming Bengal Global Business Summit(BGBS) 2023 on August 22, 2023 in New Delhi. Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2023 is being organised on the inspiration of visionary Chief Minister of West Bengal Smt. Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal Government is organizing the 7th edition of Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) which will be held on November 21 & 22, 2023 in Kolkata. As a prelude to the Summit, the Diplomats’ Roundtable was organized to deliberate on the trade and investment opportunities in West Bengal and further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation. Senior Diplomats from more than 40 countries all across the globe attended the roundtable.

Diplomats from Europe, CIS, SAARC, Arab & Middle East, Africa, ASEAN, LAC, Central & East Asia and several other regions spoke on possible areas of mutual collaboration to strengthen bilateral ties.

Dr. Amit Mitra, Principal Chief Advisor to Chief Minister and Finance Department, Government of West Bengal (holding the rank of a Cabinet Minister) delivered keynote address and interacted with Senior Officials from Diplomatic Community.

Ms. Vandana Yadav, IAS, Chairperson & Managing Director, West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation, and Principal Secretary, Department of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, Government of West Bengal delivered the opening remarks. Mr. Raju Mishra, IAS, Joint Secretary, Department of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, Government of West Bengal made a presentation showcasing the investment opportunities in West Bengal.

Mr. C Rajasekhar, IFS, OSD (States), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India addressed the session. Mr. Subhrakant Panda, President, FICCI delivered the welcome address. Bengal Global Business Summit 2023 envisions bringing together corporate leaders, business delegations, entrepreneurs, academia, and think – tanks from around the globe with the purpose of making strategic and business alliances as well as to deliberate on the industrial ecosystem and business friendly initiatives of the State. The 7th edition of the Summit will have Plenary Session, Parallel Global Conferences, Sectoral Sessions, Country Sessions, B2Bs and B2Gs meeting to expand network and meeting potential partners. The 2 day Summit will be an excellent opportunity to promote closer engagement and explore the possibilities of mutual collaboration.

Over the years, BGBS has observed a growing international presence. BGBS 2022 had 14 Partner Countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, and UK. BGBS 2022 witnessed 500 international delegates from 42 countries including Political & Business Dignitaries, Ambassadors and High Commissioners. The overwhelming presence of over 40 countries at the Diplomats’ Roundtable, is an indication of Global Interest in West Bengal’s Economy, Investment Potential and Inclusive Governance.