IFS/Joint Secretary (ED & MER), MEA. Former Ambassador of India to 🇻🇪. Served as Deputy Chief in EOI, Berlin & Kabul. Also in NY& Beijing. Views are personal.
Privileged to visit the Embassy of India, Vienna on a bright day with a view of the iconic Vienna Opera House in the background. Sight of the Tricolour is always a matter of immeasurable pride for every Indian.
Bright day in New York as we start the UNCITRAL Commission meeting at the UN Headquarters. Will put forward India's viewpoints on the important issues being discussed to harmonize international trade law.
Great conversation with
@AmbAckermann
at a wonderful get-together hosted by Chief of Protocol Mr. Anshuman Gaur. Shared my positive impressions and experiences of working with fellow Germans during my earlier stint in Berlin.
Received warm wishes and guidance regarding my next assignment as the Ambassador of India to Venezuela, from Hon'ble MoS yesterday.
@MOS_MEA
@IndiaVenezuela
Briefed
@JawedAshraf5
about my meetings at IEA. Thank Ambassador Ashraf for his clear guidance and insightful views on the way forward for our collaborations with IEA in various sectors.
The only time I met in person the great Indian jurist Shri Fali S. Nariman ji, was during the South Asian UNCITRAL conference organized by ED Division, MEA last year. Sharing some candid moments captured in photo. RIP Shri Fali S. Nariman Sir.🙏
Wrapped my visit in context of participation in the
@IRENA
Assembly, by visiting the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi. Prayed for peace and brotherhood of all countries. Remembered Mahatma Gandhi "There is no way to peace, peace is the way".
Pleasure to meet my good friend and HC-Designate to Guyana Dr Amit Telang. We discussed how we can further strengthen our economic diplomacy efforts. I also complimented him for his initiatives in Frankfurt.
Wishing my good friend and colleague
@Ninad_India
the very best for his next assignment as DPR to WTO.
Photo taken at the farewell Dinner for Ninad hosted by Secy (ER) Shri Dammu Ravi.
We were privileged to have the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice KV Vishwanathan
Judge, Supreme Court of India who also chaired a session on ISDS reforms during the ongoing UNCITRAL conference organized by ED Division, MEA.
Pleasure to meet Amb. Reuben Gauci of Malta at the National Day reception of Bulgaria. Recently Malta joined the International Solar Alliance. Today we discussed possible collaborations in the solar energy sector.
Economic Diplomacy is not only about big ticket trade and investments, it is also about facilitating small and medium size enterprises. Glad to meet young Ketvik, CEO of Thakar Kitchen from Morbi, Gujarat today and discussed how to promote their packaged food internationally.
Convened a meeting with officials from
@isolaralliance
and
@cdri_world
. Glad that diplomats from the Embassy of Italy could also join us. Discussed collaborations in areas of solar projects, renewables, capacity building, energy efficiency and possible joint projects.
Pleasure to receive
@samirsaran
, President of
@orfonline
today. We discussed areas for further strengthening collaborations between Economic Diplomacy & Multilateral Economic Relations Divisions of MEA and ORF.
Pleasure to receive H.E. Ms. Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Thailand to India. Discussed several issues of mutual interest. Ways to increase trade and tourism were also discussed.
We were truly honoured by the partcipation of Hon'ble Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble MOS
@RanjanRajkuma11
& legendary jurist Mr. Fali Nariman ji at the inaugural session of UNCITRAL Conference organized by ED Div., MEA.
Thank CG
@binaysrikant76
for organising an event to discuss collaborations in the dynamic Indian Food and Beverages sector in the tri-state area. Privileged to address a talented audience of entrepreneurs on how MEA can support the efforts of the Consulate.
Embarking on my next assignment as the Ambassador of India to Venezuela after receiving valuable guidance and insights from Hon'ble EAM
@DrSJaishankar
. Grateful 🙏
@IndiaVenezuela
Honoured to be part of receiving party for H.E. The President of France
@EmmanuelMacron
on his arrival for G-20 Summit. Economic Times clippings from the Print Edition of the same shared by a friend…
UNCITRAL Commission 2024 is underway at UN, New York to take stock of the progress in Developments in the Digital Economy. Also, adopted the Model Clauses on Specialized Express Dispute Resolution. In my interventions,I touched upon the positive contribution of India in UNCITRAL.
Addressed the Global Policy Office Conference on 4th April 2024 at the Hyundai Motor India Limited Gurugram HQ. Glad to share with Ilbum Kim, VP of Hyundai and other Country Heads from across the globe about India's successful growth story and progress in automobile sector.
Thank
@ficci_india
for organising a briefing meeting with senior sector heads for me and my colleague Satish Sivan, JS. Look forward to our collaborations with leading business chambers to promote our economic diplomacy efforts.
Privileged to speak at an event on 'Capacity Building of Exporters for enhancing Exports' to strengthen FPOs, MSMEs in Gangtok, Sikkim. This was organized by the Branch Secretariat, Kolkata and
@ASSOCHAM4India
& presided over by Hon'ble MOS
@RanjanRajkuma11
.
Secretary ER Shri Dammu Ravi met with Michael Fox, Head of Global Public Affairs of Zespri International Limited and discussed possibilities of augmenting India-New Zealand trade relations. Increasing supply of Kiwi fruits was obviously discussed as well.
Robust Economic Diplomacy requires constant engagement with our partners. Pleasure to receive H.E. Mrs. Peggy Frantzen, Ambassador of Luxembourg. Discussed how we could further strengthen and broaden our bilateral trade and economic relations.
Pleasure to receive CMD RITES Shri Rahul Mithal today. Thank him for the briefing on various projects undertaken abroad by RITES. A PSU Navratna, RITES is a trusted name in the field of infrastructure consultancy and innovative solutions.
Concluded the third round of negotiations on the Social Security Agreement in Colombo. Thanks to Co-Chair Mr. H.K.K.A. Jayasundara for his useful inputs and stewardship of the Sri Lankan side. Thanks are due to my team including senior officials of
@IndiainSL
Privileged to represent India at the UNCITRAL meeting on Technology-related Dispute Resolution and Adjudication at the UN Headquarters in New York. We made suggestions to the model clauses being discussed.
Today I held a productive meeting with delegation of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Naveen Seth, DSG. Look forward to close engagement with Chambers in the work of economic diplomacy.
Y’day I was given a surprise gift of some amazing strawberries by a shop owner Luis in Caracas after he came to know that I represent India. 🙏 I had gone to get some Cocada (coconut cream) for my sons. I returned to his shop today to gift him some Indian tea.
Secretary (ER) Shri Dammu Ravi hosted a luncheon meeting with some Ambassadors of Latin American countries. Discussed Trade, Tourism and of course G-20.
Delighted to receive a copy of the Case Studies advocating business success between Australia and India. This study has been done by
@NewlandGlobal
and was presented by
@DipenRughani
, CEO and
@natashajha
, ED.
Met with Dr. Vaibhav Kapoor, Co-Founder of Pristyn Care. He briefed me about the work of his organisation in providing healthcare facilities in more than 40 cities in India and also about their plans to expand abroad.
Privileged to participate and make interventions on behalf of the Indian delegation at 64th Session of UNCITRAL Working Group on Insolvency at the UN Headquarters, New York. Discussed topics included Civil Assets Tracing and Recovery in Insolvency proceedings.
Bid farewell to Mayank Goel, colleague from MER Division. Our loss is Embassy of India, Helsinki's gain. Best wishes to Mayank for a great innings in Finland.
Addressed an event at IIC organized by
@MIICCIA
on enhancing economic engagements between India and Malta. Thx to
@AmbTrigunayat
for getting us together in a panel which included HC of Malta H.E. Reuben Gauci and former HC of India to Malta Smt. Sangeeta Bahadur.
Always a pleasure to meet and discuss with Aniruddha Rajput, arbitration and litigation lawyer and a former member of UN International Law Commission. Thanks for his valuable inputs.
Addressed the 2023 Batch of Indian Revenue Service (C& CE) officers on India's Economic Diplomacy at
@SSIFS_MEA
. Interesting interaction followed on economic issues with the young officers.
India seconded the proposal for election of Prof. Koffi N. Justin, DG from Cote D‘ Ivore as the Rapporteur of UNCITRAL Session on Warehouse Receipts today in Vienna. Photo after the election with Amb/PR of Cote D’ Ivore Dr Cisse Yacouba and Prof. Koffi along with Dheeraj Sahu, JS
Congratulations to Team UP
@uptourismgov
for a very successful Tourism promotion event titled 'The Bodhi Yatra'. Gratitude to Hon'ble Minister
@gssjodhpur
for gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event which was supported by MEA saw participation of several Ambassadors.
Another productive day at UNCITRAL negotiations for the Model Law on Warehouse Receipts in Vienna. Thank
@annajoubinbret
Secretary of UNCITRAL for the useful discussions I had along with my senior colleague Dheeraj Sahu, JS, WDRA on further collaborations with UNCITRAL.
I had a good meeting with the Chairperson of the Board of Management and Vice Chancellor of
@iift_official
, Prof. Satinder Bhatia. Discussed topics related to collaborations of IIFT and also various elements of economic diplomacy.
Addressed the visiting Trade Mission from World Trade Center, Utah region at an event organized by
@MIICCIA
. Spoke about the potential areas of trade and investment between India and Utah. Thank Amb.
@aniltrigunayat
for the invitation.
It is a must to visit the beautiful Victoria Memorial, iconic Howrah Bridge and try some delectable sweets when you come to the ‘City of Joy’- Kolkata.
Co-Chaired the Regional Roundtable-Focus on Partnerships and Collaborations with African Region for fostering development of the Medical Value Travel Sector at the Advantage Health Care-India (AHCI) organised by
@ficci_india
& held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Privileged to call on Amb.
@ruchirakamboj
and briefed on the ongoing UNCITRAL negotiations in context of our overall Economic Diplomacy efforts. Thankful for Ambassador's guidance on Multilateralism and our initiatives at the UN.
Attended the 4th meeting as Government Nominee for the Working Committee of
@eepcindia
and discussed ways to promote export of Engineering goods as part of overall export promotion. Thank Chairman EEPC for his warm words of welcome and positive comments on collaboration with MEA.
Deeply thank Hon'ble Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India and Hon'ble MOS
@RanjanRajkuma11
for their kind guidance during the successful organisation of the UNCITRAL South Asia Conference by Economic Diplomacy Division, MEA.
Privileged to call on High Commissioner
@santjha
today at
@IndiainSL
and briefed him on the ongoing Social Security Agreement negotiations. Thank HC for the overall guidance that he gave to the visiting delegation.
Addressed 7th edition of the Emerging Northeast-2024 held at Guwahati, Assam. Spoke about the progressive policies of GOI in promoting trade and tourism in the Northeast, specially with a focus on improved infrastructure and connectivity.
Interacted with the Sixth Committee (Legal) delegates at a reception organised by
@IndiaUNNewYork
in the presence of Amb. R. Ravindra, DPR. Conversations revolved around the Advisory Center for LDCs and Developing Countries-International Investment Disputes.
Glad to meet Maria Jose from Venezuela who is pursuing a PHD from Osmania University under the ICCR scholarship. Recalled that she had a courtesy meeting with me in Caracas at the Embassy just before starting her studies in India in 2021.
Hon’ble MOS
@RanjanRajkuma11
chaired a meeting organized by Branch Sectt, Kolkata wherein we interacted with the business community on issues faced by them and were also informed about the remarkable achievements in their respective fields.
Executive Director, Project Export Promotion Council of India Shri Praveen Kumar called on and briefed on the work done by the Council in assisting members in executing important projects.
Chaired the Regional Roundtable-Focus on Partnerships and Collaborations for effective health service delivery in ASEAN & SAARC regions at the Advantage Health Care-India (AHCI) organised by
@ficci_india
& held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Great experience to be part of the highly successful 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS).Significant strides forward in attaining the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. It was the first VGGS during the Amrit Kaal. Some pics from the event and from the visit to Sabarmati Ashram.
My intervention during the discussion on 'Public Policy Exception' as part of the larger deliberations on Insolvency Law at the UNCITRAL session held in Vienna.
Thank
@AmbassadorAbhay
for inviting me for an insightful interaction over dinner in honour of the Former Prime Minister of Moldova,Ms.
@natgavrilita
who is visiting India as part of Distinguished Visitors Programme of ICCR.
@AkbaruddinIndia
Gratitude 🙏 for your outstanding service to our nation. You are an inspiration. Feel blessed to have worked with you. Sir, All the very best for the future... 🙏🙏🙏
Received today Mr. AR Soni, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs of Larsen & Tourbo and accompanying senior management. They briefed about L&T projects in India and abroad.
Had a productive meeting with Ashwita Ambast, Legal Counsel from
@PCA_CPA
in the context of formal implementation of the PCA-India HCA in New Delhi. Dir(ED) Shri Siddharth Malik and Legal Consultant Geroge Pothan joined for the meeting.
Thanks to Chairperson, Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) Shri TK Manoj Kumar for inviting Team MEA for a meeting on WDRA act and its operationalization. Look forward to sharing WDRA's experience and expertise in the warehousing sector at an intl. platform.
Cast my vote for the Patna Sahib Parliamentary constituency elections through E-Postal ballot. Privileged to represent abroad the world’s largest democracy. Mera Bharat Mahan 🙏