Embassy of India

Baku, Azerbaijan

The PHD Chamber of Commerce & industry (PHDCCI) of India is organising the ‘BEST OF INDIA’ - an exclusive Indian Product trade show and exhibition from 13-16 March 2018 at Amay Centre, Baku. On this occasion, an India- Azerbaijan Business Forum consisting of meetings between the businesses of two countries will be held on 13 March 2018.

These events are being held in the framework of bilateral business cooperation between India and Azerbaijan and are supported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India, and Azerbaijan Entrepreneurs Confederation (ASK) and the Azerbaijan Republic Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

During the India- Azerbaijan Business Forum,  the PHD Chamber of Commerce will sign separate Memorandum of Understanding with Azerbaijan Entrepreneurs Confederation (ASK), and with the Azerbaijan Republic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), for further strengthening their engagement and enhancing business cooperation, economic and trade relations between India and Azerbaijan.

The Best of India - An Exclusive India Product exhibition will have participation of 95 companies from India showcasing high quality Products and Services including: Electrical & Electronics, Bicycle, Rice, Tea, Spices, Packaging, Pharmaceuticals, Gifts & Handicrafts, Stationery, Home Furnishing, Textile & Garments, Jewellery, Cosmetics.

Apart from business and commerce the event will also focus on portraying the rich India culture heritage through cultural events, food &, Bollywood festival etc. all adding to “Best of India” Experience. According to the organizers, all are invited to visit the ‘Best of India Show’ at Amay Centre, Baku from March 13 – 16, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the entry will be free.

India and Azerbaijan enjoy close friendly relations based on historical links and growing bilateral cooperation. India’s ONGC-Videsh is an investor in oil and gas sector of Azerbaijan and a partner in the revised ‘Contract of the Century’ for development of Azeri- Chirag- Guneshli oil fields signed in September 2017. Besides energy sector, they have increasing business and commercial cooperation in Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, tourism, IT, science & technology, Textile & Garments and education sectors to name a few. In 2017, India’s export to Azerbaijan has grown by more than 60% and total bilateral trade between India and Azerbaijan has reached around USD 462 million. India and Azerbaijan have growing cooperation in capacity building under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme which provides fully paid training programmes for Azerbaijani professionals and students in Indian institutions.

ABOUT PHD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry - one of the leading Industry Chamber of India, and ever since its inception in 1905 has been an active participant in the India growth story through its advocacy role for the policymakers of the country. As a true representative of the Industry with a large membership base of 130,000 direct and indirect members, PHD Chamber has forged ahead leveraging its legacy with the Industry knowledge across sectors. At a Global level the Chamber has been working with the Embassies & High Commissions in India to bring in the International Best Practices and Business Opportunities. Industrial Development, Health, Education & Skill development, Housing, Infrastructure, Agriculture & Agri-business and Digital India are the seven key thrust areas.

ABOUT SPEAKERS

·         H.E. Mr Sanjay Rana, Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan

·         Mr Purrshottam Bhaggeria, Chairman, International Affairs Committee On Eurasia, PHD Chamber

·         Mr Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, PHD Chamber

·         Mr Naveen Seth, Director – Exhibitions, PHD Chamber

For more details ; you may visit www.bestofindiashow.com or

Contact Embassy of India, Baku (com.baku@mea.gov.in) or

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi, India (Mr Naveen Seth, Director; naveen.seth@phdcci.in )