I.S. Saluja

NEW YORK/GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Indian Embassy will organize a 3- day “MADE IN INDIA” grand trade exhibition in Guatemala City on 21-23 September 2022. This was disclosed by Manoj Mohapatra, India’s Ambassador to Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Ambassador Mohapatra told  the Editor of  The Indian Panorama that  over the last ten years, Indian exports to Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras have increased five folds, from USD 199.81 million in 2010-11 (April 2010 to March 2011) to USD 1078.41 million in 2021-22 (April 2021 to March 2022). “In fact, in all three countries of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, we have exceeded the export target given by the Ministry of Commerce,”  said  Ambassador Mohapatra.

“To  keep the momentum in our export and to respond to the call of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to look for new export opportunities “In the world that is shrinking due to physical, technological and financial connectivity”,  the  Embassy, in collaboration with ´Beti and Shiksha Foundation´ (a Non-Profit, Non-Political Organization that has been playing a catalytic role in economically empowering women and promoting Indian Industries) would like to organize an immaculate 3-day “MADE IN INDIA” grand trade exhibition in Cayala (with a targeted daily footfall of around 7000 people), Guatemala City, on 21-23 September 2022. The exhibition is aimed at increasing B2B and B2C connectivity between India and Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and other countries of the Latin American Region”, the Ambassador added.

Ambassador Mohapatra further said that the  exhibition would showcase India´s strength in Handicrafts, Textiles, Gem & Jewelry, Ayurveda products, Pharmaceuticals, and Automobiles sectors. The event would also focus on promoting India’s rich heritage, culture, resilience in supply chain, particularly focusing on Atmanirbhar Bharat. On the sidelines of the main event, the Mission would also like to organize several cultural programs; Indian textile fashion show, showcasing India’s rich and vibrant textile sector; yoga & ayurveda workshops; Incredible India tourism shows and Indian culinary. “As there is a big presence of Indian automobiles in the region, we would also take the help of local Indian companies to showcase the sector”, Mr. Mohapatra added. Extending an invitation to all, Ambassador Mohapatra said the Exhibition offered an opportunity to witness the presence of Indian companies and their contributions in furthering economic & commercial relations between India and Central America.