1. The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is organizing the third edition of “India-Europe 29 Business Forum” (ICEBF) on 8 & 9 December 2016 in New Delhi, India.

2. The second edition of the Forum attracted over 200 official and business delegations from 18 European countries. Over 200 Indian industry representatives had detailed business engagements with their European counterparts.

3. The Forum has established itself as an institutionalized platform to promote multifaceted engagements with promising European economies. The high level participation from Europe, marked by the presence of senior ministers, Ambassadors and business leaders, underlined the significance European countries have been according to their ties with India. Technological excellence, new innovations across sectors coupled with highly skilled workforce in European countries is optimally matched by a fast transforming and resurgent Indian economy.

4. The third edition of the Forum is a continued endeavour for accelerating economic ties between India and European countries for mutual gains in the years to come. The Forum shall have a precise focus on skill development, life sciences, IT & ITES, high-end manufacturing, infrastructure development with special focus on Smart Cities, clean technologies, renewable energy, auto & auto components, agro and food processing and logistics.

5. To access more details of the event, please browse the following links:

- Event website: http://www.ie29bf.in/

- Event flyer: https://www.indembassysweden.gov.in/pdf/India-Europe-29-Business-Forum-Flyer.pdf