INDIA ASEAN
TRAdE COUNCIL

India ASEAN Trade Council is serving as a resource centre for ASEAN Member States and India to fill the knowledge gaps that currently limit the opportunities for cooperation. The IATC is closely working with the missions of ASEAN countries and follows the aim and mission of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to undertake and disseminate policy research and provide analytical policy recommendations for promoting trade and commerce.

Overall objective of IATC is to strengthen India’s partnership with ASEAN in its realization of the ASEAN trade Community. The IATC undertakes regular networking activities with relevant organizations and companies in India and ASEAN Member States, with the aim of providing up-to-date information, data resources and sustained interaction to promote the ASEAN-India Trade relationship.

LATEST ISSUE OF THE ASEAN EDITION ABOUT INDIA ASEAN TRADE COUNCIL

The India ASEAN Meeting was held in the city of Hyderabad with the presence of Myanmar Ambassador in India Dr. U Zaw Oo and the team of the Embassy of Myanmar in New Delhi. The Ambassador addressed the audience in the city and invited them to Myanmar.

INDIA ASEAN TRADE DELEGATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

14 December 2024

The Indian diaspora in Brunei has established itself as a cornerstone of the nation’s economic and cultural fabric. From spearheading initiatives in oil and gas to excelling in education, healthcare, finance, and entrepreneurship, Indians in Brunei have built a legacy of hard work, innovation, and trustworthiness. Their contributions have significantly strengthened Brunei’s position as a dynamic economy within the ASEAN region.
Brunei offers expansive opportunities for those willing to innovate and invest. Sectors like oil and gas, renewable energy, technology, construction, healthcare, and hospitality have seen Indian professionals and entrepreneurs excelling. The thriving collaboration between the Indian diaspora and Bruneian businesses underscores the vast potential for more Indian enterprises to explore this promising market.

Supportive Policies and Warm Communities

The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) and the Bruneian government have been instrumental in fostering a welcoming environment for businesses. Their proactive support ensures that enterprises, whether local or international, have access to the resources needed to succeed. Additionally, the people of Brunei have embraced the Indian community, creating a foundation of mutual respect and shared growth. This alignment of government, institutional, and societal support has amplified the success of the Indian diaspora.

A Significant Milestone for Bilateral Trade

In a move to strengthen economic ties further, the Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO) signed an MOU with the Indian Business Chambers of Commerce Brunei. This partnership aims to promote trade and investments between India and Brunei across multiple sectors. The MOU reflects the shared vision of both organizations to harness the potential of the Indian diaspora and foster deeper business connections within ASEAN.

Visit of Delegation to Vietnam Central High land provinces Dak Lak city

Indian companies signed MOUs with Vietnam

The India ASEAN Trade Council representation from Maharastra, Telangana and Kerala had met the various authorities from the Government and the Private sector of the Dak Lak province to collaborate on further deliberations between both countries. The delegation from Vietnam was invited to India in June 2024 to attend the India ASEAN trade summit to be held in Pune and Hyderabad.

PUNE MAHARASTRA

ASEAN MEET

India ASEAN Trade Council conference was organized by the Indian Economic Trade Organization to accelerate the trade relationships between the various ASEAN nations and Maharashtra State. The MAH-ASEAN event has been planned in November to showcase the companies in Maharashtra state to collaborate with ASEAN nations. The regional office of the India ASEAN trade council was inaugurated in Pune by the Minister of Social Welfare, Govt of Maharashtra, Dileep Kamble and Eknath Khadse, the MLA of the Govt of Maharashtra. The event also saw the appointment of Dr Sachin Kate as the Trade Commissioner of the India ASEAN Trade Council. The event also saw the Consul of Myanmar Prof. Dr Ranganthan, Noted Pune businessman Shailendra Goswami and the President of the Indian Economic Trade Organization Dr Asif Iqbal.

INDIA ASEAN TRADE SUMMIT 2024

INDIA ASEAN TRADE SUMMIT

The Ambassador of Myanmar in India visited the RV University Bangalore to collaborate on the vairous student exchange programs in India and to deepen trade engagements between the two nations.

National Day Celebrations of Union of Myanmar in New Delhi

WELCOME TO INDIA ASEAN SUMMIT 2022

BANGALORE INDIA

India ASEAN Summit 2022 was held in Reva University Bangalore with the Ambassadors of the ASEAN countries namely Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and the representation of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Economic Trade Organization.

High Commissioner of Brunei in India H.E. Mr. Dato Alaihuddin Mohd Taha

Ambassador of Indonesia in India H.E. Ina Krishnamurthy

Chairman of the India ASEAN Trade Council

Dr. P. Shyama Raju is appointed as the Chairman of the India ASEAN Trade Council by the board of advisory committee.

Dr. P. Shyama Raju steadily imbibed the maturity and wisdom of a leader. Adept at building bridges with people and organizations, he is good at forging alliances where it seemed
impossible and is known for meeting challenging deadlines. Always adapting to new, diverse environments with transformation and learning, he continues to adopt new skills and practices as he
takes over the responsibility of the Chairman of the India ASEAN Trade Council.

INITIATIVES

ASEAN CHAIR

CAMBODIA

Cambodia currently holds the rotating chair position of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Cambodia assumed the chairmanship of ASEAN for 2022. 2021 was tumultuous as ASEAN was challenged on many fronts. Besides the pandemic and its consequent economic downturn, ASEAN had to face the overthrow of democracy in Myanmar, continue to deal with an adamant China on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS), and face challenges to its centrality.

22 SEPTEMBER 2022

INDIA ASEAN PEACE CONFERENCE

India ASEAN Peace Conference 2022 was held on the backdrop of the International Peace Day in New Delhi at Hotel Samrat. The event was chaired by the Trade Commissioner Delhi Chapter Dr. Vishal Gaur and various PSU's and the representation from the Embassy of Peoples Republic of Laos.

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Contact our Trade Commissioners in Pune and Bangalore for penetrating in the ASEAN markets. We will guide you in connecting with the Trade experts, government bodies and Academic institutions for co-operation.

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Dr Sachin Kate
Trade Commissioner

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Dr MS Prakash
Trade Commissioner

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