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Kochi to host Indo-Arab conference

Staff Reporter

Meet to discuss problems faced by non-residents Keralites

KOCHI: The Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in association with the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry, is organising an Indo-Arab conference here on February 27. Twelve ambassadors, including the Dean of Arab Diplomatic Corps, have confirmed their participation, according to N. Sreekumar, president of the Chamber.

The problems faced by non-resident Keralites will be discussed at the conference. Jiji Thomson, secretary, NORKA, and B.Suman, director, Kerala Tourism, will speak. Representatives of information technology and industrial sectors are also expected to take part in the deliberations.

The conference plans to highlight the investment opportunities in the State. It will also serve as an occasion to attract tourists from Arab nations. This is for the first time that the city is hosting a conference with the participation of so many Ambassadors from Arab countries, Mr. Sreekumar said.

The Chamber is organising a live viewing of the Union Budget on February 28. Persons from various sectors of industry will discuss implications of the budget in general and its impact on the Kerala in particular.

The Chamber, in association with Kerala Management Association, will organise a post-Budget analysis on March 2. Former Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha will deliver the analytical speech.

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