Indian Ambassador Vani Rao visits Chieti to strengthen trade ties

Indian Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, conducted an official visit to Chieti to strengthen commercial ties between India and the Abruzzo region. Accompanied by First Counselor and Commercial Counselor Akash Gupta, the visit included institutional meetings at Palazzo De Mayo and the Chieti City Hall.

The program featured B2B sessions and roundtables involving over ten local companies specializing in mechanics, hydrogen and energy technologies, agri-food, and services. The academic sector was also represented by the Rector of the ‘Gabriele d’Annunzio’ University.

During the visit, Ambassador Rao highlighted India’s economic growth and its goal to become a developed nation by 2047. She noted that foreign investment in India has increased by 17% and emphasized that the upcoming free trade agreement between India and the EU will create unprecedented opportunities in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, clean technologies, machinery, food processing, semiconductors, innovation, and defense.