PHD CHAMBER ORGANIZES CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION ON DESTINATION CIS ON THURSDAY

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized 1st International Conference & Exhibition on Destination CIS on the Theme of Strengthening the Strategic Partnership here today to further strengthen the bilateral trade with India and CIS countries on sectors such as food security, tourism and film tourism, healthcare and the like.

The participants comprised Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Jalov Mirzosharif; Ambassador, Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mrs. Samargiul Adamkulova; Minister counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Sahmil Sultangozhin with other diplomats of CIS countries.

During the Conference, Principal Director, PHD Chamber, Mr. Yogesh Srivastav mentioned that with global dynamics changing every second, India and CIS have remained partners from time immemorial. But even after 25 years of cordial relationship, economic cooperation has not been very encouraging with total trade with CIS countries contributing less than 2% to India’s total trade. In the wake of global protectionism policies being implemented by the western economies coupled with the saturation of their markets, it is important the India and CIS look at each other with greater optimism and get over the traditional hindrances of language, visa, logistics and communication. The programme aims to understand the CIS economies in a newer light that paves way for Strengthening the Strategic Partnership we share with them.  He also emphasized that for commitment of government of India to have a strong economic relations since Prime Minister of India has visited six countries of CIS in 2015.

Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Jalov Mirzosharif pointed out that a very high potential sector for generating income and employment as both India and the CIS countries offer scenic beauty, beautiful landscapes and varied cultural attractions. Tourism also serves as a bridge to facilitate greater people to people connects.

To boost this two-way tourism, it is important to strengthen the entire supply chain i.e visa regime, air connectivity, accommodation, aggressive marketing, amongst others. The session aims to educate the participants about this new sector for cooperation and for the decision makers to understand the issues faced by tourists, said Ambassador, Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mrs. Samargiul Adamkulova and she also presented a beautiful movie of her country to showcase the potential and legacy of Kyrgyz Republic.

Mr. Srivastav emphasized that that CIS countries are looking towards India as a source of investment, innovation and host of other similar complimentaries so that India and CIS region come more closer both economically and socially and cement their ties as per potential available with the two.