Agra to host 19th edition of global partnership summit from Jan 27-29

LUCKNOW: Agra the city of magnificent Taj Mahal will be hosting 19th edition of the Partnership Summit starting from 27 January this year. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) are jointly organising the international event that has been themed, ‘Global Partnerships for Enduring Growth’.

 

Kiron Chopra, former chairman, CII UP State Council said, ''this year's CII Partnership Summit 2013 will be an exclusive platform where Uttar Pradesh will be promoted as a potential investment and tourism destination. The deliberations at the Summit will also examine the vital links that will spark the next phase of global growth and it will also discuss how trade and investment opportunities are emerging in a rapidly changing global scenario that can lead to globalization and inclusive growth in countries.''

 

In addition, Chopra highlighted that the summit has invited business delegations from all over the world including Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Bhutan, Egypt, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Netherland, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Spain and USA, among others.

 

Anil Kumar Gupta, commissioner, Infrastructure and Industrial Development  (IIDC) stated, ''This year the theme of the summit will be ‘Global partnerships for enduring growth’. The flagship international event of CII is held every year in association with the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.''

 

Chief Minister of the State, Akhilesh Yadav will head a session on ‘Uttar Pradesh — the land of opportunities’ on 28th January. The chief minister will also be introducing various industry and investment friendly policies as a package, in the summit.
Yadav has said, “The occasion will be utilised to showcase the State’s resources, new enterprise and economy enabling policies ushered in by the State Government to woo investors.''

 

The state government and CII have worked on elaborate plans and have designed various committees in order to successfully organize this event eying to attract investment and enterprises in State.