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IETO ACTIVITIES

ENGAGEMENTS THAT MATTERS THE MOST

ndian Economic Trade Organization (IETO) Chhabra showed immense interest and extended
is heading with a mission to strengthen India’s warm regards towards IETO’s engagements.
Iforeign relations and expanding its trade ties. Understanding the strategic plan to further expand
IETO’s representation has been in line with the India’s trade ties with Africa, the meeting was held
foreign policy of New Delhi – making way for with the Additional Secretary (Africa), MEA, Ms
Indian businesses to flourish in the International Nagma M. Mallick to brief her about the present

market. outcomes and developments made by IETO in regard
In an interaction with Mr Rahul Chhabra, to the India-Africa ties where the idea to establish
Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of ‘India Africa Trade Council’ was put forward. Ms

External Affairs, who also looks after India-Africa Mallick extended her support to further strengthen
relationship, discussions were held to further IETO efforts. She holds very impressive knowledge

explore India’s economic strategy and to conduct of the region, and expressed the collaborative action
related activities in the foreseeable future. Mr plan for the upcoming activities.

IETO President
Dr. Asif Iqbal
presenting Africa
Presentation copy
to Secretary ER,
Mr Rahul Chhabra
along with IETO
Director, Mr Mohit
Srivastava and FIC
Director, Mr Syed
Adnan

IETO President
Dr. Asif Iqbal
presenting Africa
Presentation
copy to Additional
Secretary (Africa),
Ms Nagma M.
Mallick along with
IETO Director, Mr
Mohit Srivastava
and Under
Secretary, East &
Southern Africa
Division, MEA, Dr.
Prakash Shelat

18 • Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist • Vol 8 • Issue 9 • November 2020, Noida