The objective of the Seminar is to give an overview of growing trade and investment opportunities with Europe, strategic imperatives of Brussels, Impact of BREXIT on potential investors, assistance / guidance being provided for Indian investors who intend to set up their operations in Brussels.

The delegates of Brussels came from various sectors such as Government, National Chambers, Information Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Tourism, Edutech, Data Analytics, Healthcare, Cleantech, Agri food, etc.

In his Welcome Address, Dr.Jaimin VAsa, President, GCCI mentioned that there are various areas of mutual cooperation between India and Brussels such as mining, tourism, agriculture, IT and various others which can be a win-win situation for the business of both the countries.

Mr.Padmin Buch, Sr.Chairman, Foreign Trade Committee, GCCI presented the activities of GCCI and mentioned that the total Bilateral trade between India and Zimbabwe is around USD 133 million.

His Excellence, Mr. Peter Huyghebaert,Consul General of the Kingdom of Belgium India highlighted that Brussels is looking forward for investment, joint-ventures and technology partnerships between India and Brussels.

Mr. Reinout Van Hullebus , Brussels Invest & Export detailed overview on the trade opportunities and trade policies available in Zimbabwe.

Mr. Marc de Mil, Fiscal Department for Foreign Investments, Belgium Ministry of Finance & Mr. Guillaume Blauwart, Tax Advisor, PRAGMA International, Brussels shared the case study of their trade relations.

Ms.  Babette Desfossez, Customs Attaché, Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, New Delhi mentioned

Mr. Jean Francois Aernouts, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Belgium, Chennai briefed about investment opportunities by video presentation .

The program concluded by one to one interactive B2B meetings between the business delegates of Brussels and Gujarat.