Imphal: Manipur will be hosting the first of the four B20 sessions scheduled in the North East on Friday, which is the official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community.
Briefing media persons on the upcoming event, Thounaojam Basanta Kumar, Minister of Education, Government of Manipur, informed that the event will witness the convergence of a host of overseas delegates from 23 nations representing Australia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Chad, Canada, China, France, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Nepal, Russia, the Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uganda, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
He further mentioned that the dignitaries include 26 overseas business delegates and 24 diplomats, including ambassadors from these countries and India. Incoming trade and business delegations and representatives from Bhutan, Bangladesh, Japan, and Australia will also participate in the programme.
He further stated that the state government has made elaborate arrangements for the three-day event to showcase the potential the state can offer to the delegates in the following areas: health and family welfare, skill development, sports, urban development, textiles, finance & taxation, tourism, industries & commerce, IT, agriculture, and fishing.
As part of the programme, the Chief Minister will also facilitate business-to-business and business-to-government meetings. Visiting overseas business delegates would get the opportunity to interact with the local industry during the B2B session and with the government in the B2G session for potential investment, collaboration, and tie ups.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Tourism Pradeep Kumar Jha said that taking advantage of the presence of a large contingent of international delegates, the Government of Manipur is making elaborate arrangements not only to showcase investment and partnership opportunities in the state but also to provide a unique experience for visiting delegates with an exposure to Manipur’s culture, cuisine, art, festivities, and scenic beauty.
The Commissioner further said that the security details for the delegates are all female police personnel to showcase women’s empowerment. He also mentioned that all delegates will visit the renowned Ima (women’s) Market during their visit.
As part of the programme, CM is facilitating business-to-business and business-to-government meetings. Visiting overseas business delegates would get the opportunity to interact with the local industry during the B2B session and with the government in the B2G session for potential investment, collaboration, and tie-ups.
Over 100 B2B and B2G requests have been generated, including requests for interaction with government departments: Health and Family Welfare, Skill Development, Sports, Urban Development, Textiles, Finance & Taxation, Tourism, Industries & Commerce, IT, Agriculture, and Fisheries.
