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India-Italy economic cooperation in Chieti
Overview
In late September 2026, the city of Chieti hosted an official visit from the Indian Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, and Commercial Counselor Akash Gupta to foster economic and academic ties with the Abruzzo region.
The visit, centered around the event ‘India: a land of opportunities’, included institutional meetings at Palazzo De Mayo and Chieti City Hall, alongside B2B sessions and roundtables. Participants included local companies from sectors such as mechanics, hydrogen, energy technologies, agri-food, and services, as well as representatives from the ‘Gabriele d’Annunzio’ University.
During the proceedings, Ambassador Rao emphasized India’s economic trajectory and its objective to become a developed nation by 2047. She noted a 17% increase in foreign investment in India and highlighted that a forthcoming free trade agreement between India and the EU is expected to create opportunities in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, clean technologies, semiconductors, and defense.
Entities
Vani Rao · Chieti · Università d'Annunzio · University of Chieti - Pescara · Akash Gupta
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesIndian Ambassador Vani Rao visits Chieti to strengthen trade ties
Indian Ambassador Vani Rao visited Chieti, Italy, to foster commercial partnerships between India and the Abruzzo region, focusing on sectors like energy, technology, and agri-food.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesChieti to host Indian Ambassador for economic cooperation event
Chieti will host Indian Ambassador Vani Rao on September 29, 2026, for an event focused on economic and academic cooperation between the Abruzzo region and India.
Sources
chietitoday.it · gazzettadiplomatica.it · giulianova.it