SICCI was requested by Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert, Consul General, Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chennai to lead a Business Delegation to the Future Mobility Asia & Future Energy Asia Expos which was hosted by the Government of Thailand during July 20th-22nd, 2022.
SICCI successfully led a high-power Business Delegation of 40 members to Thailand to help the companies in the region build strong & profitable business linkages with their Thai counterparts. Mr. Ar Rm Arun, President, SICCI led the Delegation.
The Business Delegation met the following high ranking Government officials and briefed them about the potential of Tamil Nadu and initiatives of the SICCI : - Ms. Wanalee Lohpechra, Deputy Director General, Department of South Asian, Middle East & African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - Dr. Kasittitorn, Ministry of Digital Economy - Ms. Theresa Mathawapan, Chief Strategy Officer, National Innovation Agency.
The Business Delegation also visited the following events - Future Mobility Asia Expo & Conference - Future Energy Asia Expo & Conference.
SICCI had also arranged meetings with the following Trade Bodies : - Thai Chamber of Commerce - India Thai Chamber of Commerce - Thailand Tamil Sangam.
Mr. Arun delivered a high-content PowerPoint Presentation titled Tamil Nadu's $1 Trillion Economy. The Presentation shared info about SICCI, the Indian & Tamil Nadu Economy, Growth opportunities with Tamil Nadu, suggestion for Tamil Nadu & Thailand to work together and suggestions for SICCI & Thai Chamber to work together. SICCI signed a MoU with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to jointly conduct events that would propel the Tamil Nadu & Thailand Business connect.
SICCI made arrangements for one to one meetings with businesses, investors and financial institutions to assist the Delegation Members strongly build their business in newer markets. The Delegation importantly also called on the Indian Ambassador to Thailand Mrs. Suchitra Durai and briefed about the meetings held along with suggestions made.
This is the first time in SICCI's history that has involved good participation from the Government of Tamil Nadu including from TANSIM & MTIPB. This also is the biggest delegation that SICCI has ever led in its history. All Stakeholders including the Government of Thailand, Royal Thai Consulate General of Thailand in Chennai and all the Members of the Business Delegation well appreciated the initiative of the SICCI.