The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized an Interactive Session with Her Excellency Melba Pria, Ambassador of Mexico in India on 7th September 2018 in the Chamber premises.

The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr. Sumit Mazumder, Former President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Honorary Consul, Republic of Mexico in Kolkata.

Mr. B. B. Chatterjee, President Designate, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed the Ambassador. Mr. Deb A. Mukherjee, Senior Vice President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mr. Subhodip Ghosh, Director General, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other senior dignitaries were also present in the programme.

Mr. Sumit Mazumdar mentioned about the Photo Exhibition, held at ICCR, Kolkata which introduced the viewers to the roots of Mexican Gastronomy. The exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Melba Pria. Mr. Mazumdar emphasized that culture is one of the most important verticals to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

H.E. Melba Pria graced the members and stakeholders of the Chamber in 2016 and it was her second visit to the Chamber. The Ambassador shared her perspectives on the economy of Mexico. She said that Mexico is the 12th most populous country and the largest Spanish speaking country in the world. Mexico is one of the largest economies in the world and is an open economy. She mentioned that Mexico is a leader in advanced manufacturing and the next global logistics high value added hub. Mexico is a country with great infrastructure. She also said the Mexico is a reliable and attractive destination for investment and it is the largest Latin American investor in India.

H.E. Melba Pria highlighted the potential sectors for bilateral trade between India and Mexico including Auto parts; Software and IT; Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Engineering goods and Minerals. She stated that Trade with India has grown immensely in last few years. Now a days, Mexico's export to India is primarily on the account of the crude oil. The Ambassador also mentioned that Mexico's investment in India remains low owing Trade barriers.

The forum included a very vibrant interactive session with the Chamber invitees.