India hogs Limelight at INNOPROM Russia’s International Industrial Fair

India has put up an impressive show at INNOPROM 2016, the largest annual international industrial trade fair of Russia. India is the Partner Country for INNOPROM 2016.

Reached Ekaterinburg (Russia) for #INNOPROM - India is the partner country.

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) July 10, 2016

India showcased its strengths in the area of manufacturing and engineering at the Opening Ceremony of INNOPROM 2016 on July 10, 2016.

Leading the Indian delegation, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry, delivered a welcome address followed by the cultural showcase from India.

In conversation: Honble CIM @nsitharaman and Honble CMs @ncbn, @Dev_Fadnavis, and @VasundharaBJP pic.twitter.com/mJa220b27p

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 10, 2016

A historic meeting was held b/w @CimGOI @nsitharaman, CMs @ncbn, @Dev_Fadnavis,@VasundharaBJP and @MedvedevRussiaE during INNOPROM2016

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

The other chief guests at the Opening Ceremony included Mr. Denis Manturov, Minister of Trade and Industry of the Russian Federation and Mr. Evgeny Kuyvashev, Governor of Russia's Sverdlovsk Region.

Opening of exposition of Partner Country India @INNOPROM. A bright day to write a bright chapter in the relationship pic.twitter.com/VT1wjQb09U

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

Speaking on the occasion, Ms Nirmala Sitharaman, said, "We are proud to be the Partner Country at INNOPROM 2016. The Indian companies participating at INNOPROM 2016 will highlight the strengths in the area of engineering and innovation under the 'Brand India Engineering' campaign. There is a strong potential for growth in India-Russia bilateral trade. Be it high-end engineering, or manufacturing, India is moving towards being synonymous to quality, reliability & durability."

CIM @nsitharaman addressing the India-Russia Business Forum. pic.twitter.com/X6Z6iBFAYq

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

Ms Nirmala Sitharaman also held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Trade & Industry, Russia- Mr. Denis Manturov and discussed various specifics to further strengthen India-Russia industrial & trading ties.

CIM @nsitharaman greeted PM @MedvedevRussiaE at the Indian stall. pic.twitter.com/HPnUYNQUz6

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

She also participated in the India- Russia business forum where she stressed on strong business to business ties between India & Russia. The India- Russia business forum is expected to form business associations between various Indian & global firms.

Russian Trade & Industry Minister, along with CIM @nsitharaman inaugurated AP Pavilion at #INNOPROM2016 pic.twitter.com/a8Fa3fmEi0

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 11, 2016

The formal inauguration of the India pavilion took place on July 11, 2016 by Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman and Mr. Denis Manturov in the presence of Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Ms. Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan and various other important members from the Russian and Indian business community.

Visiting Indian Ministers held several meetings w/Denis Manturov,@minpromtorg_rus and Governor Kuivashev-Sverdlovsk+ pic.twitter.com/kSkebIigKJ

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

Both sides stressed on the need to create awareness among youth of both countries, the new India and the new Russia.

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

PM @MedvedevRussiaE emphasized on the bright future of India-Russia relationship- defence,nuclear,aerospace, IT and infrastructure.

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

CM @VasundharaBJP s proposal to increase Russian tourism to Rajasthan was warmly received by PM @MedvedevRussiaE

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

PM @MedvedevRussiaE says Moscow alone isnt Russia&NewDelhi alone isnt India. We need to cooperate among regions.

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

Visit of CMs marks a beginning of new era of India-Russia relations. India&Russia agree to intensifying co-op between regions & states

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

The Indian exhibition at the Trade Fair covers an area of around 3,600 square metres. As many as 110 companies (spread in over 100 stands) are taking part in the technological and engineering trade fair, including the Department of Heavy Industries, Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Bharat Forge, Sun Group, NTPC, NHPC and Ace Designers to name a few.

Russia agreed to become the Partner Country at India Engineering Sourcing Show, Chennai-March-2017.

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016

India&Russia committed to intensify their co-op in implementing North-South Corridor&to cooperate within framework ofEurasian Economic Union

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) July 11, 2016