DoNER calls Dubai investors

A high-level delegation from eight Northeast states of India visited Expo2020 Dubai to showcase the business opportunities in the region, including those in the tourism sector.

TT Bureau

The India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai hosted ‘Northeast Fortnight’ from March 4 to 17, 2022, which witnessed participation from various representatives of the state, Northeastern Council (NEC) and Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER). The high-level delegation included Bedu Singh Panth, Minister, Commerce & Industries Department and Tourism & Civil Aviation of Sikkim, Robert Royte, Minister Tourism and Sports of Mizoram. They actively engaged with business leaders at the Expo to showcase the economic potential of the region, highlight the crucial sectors such as tourism and hospitality, and to promote the rich cultural heritage, including art and culture from these states. To position the region as a developing part of the nation, the delegation hosted several sessions aimed to highlight success stories, reforms and sectors of excellence. The start-ups from these states also showcased their innovations.

Several B2B and B2G meetings were scheduled during the fortnight to highlight the business opportunities that Northeast region has to offer and to actively engage with potential investors to invite them to explore business opportunities in the region. It included a session on highlighting the investment opportunities in the eight north-eastern states and presentations by the states, followed by interaction. There was also a session on ‘Tourism Opportunities in the Northeast’. Besides the business meetings, there was an array of cultural performances, including traditional music and dance performances by well-known bands, fashion shows and film screenings.