The Saudi Indian Business Network (SIBN), working under the aegis of the Consulate General of India, organized the B2B meeting for 60 participating company delegates of Foodex Saudi 2016, under the lead of India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), a government of India enterprise with Saudi businessmen and entrepreneurs from food and drink industry at the Indian Consulate in Jeddah.
Consul General of India Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh showcased the potential of B2B meetings, its purpose and benefits provided by SIBN for Saudi businessmen. He also stressed the important role played by ITPO in the visit of Indian companies to the Foodex Saudi, 2016, Saudi Arabia’s only exhibition dedicated to the food and drink industry.
“It shows in a way, bonding between two friendly countries. The trade relations between India and the Kingdom go back several centuries, and interaction between businessmen from both countries is gaining traction with both exploring the possibilities of establishing joint ventures and partnerships.”
Mohammed Shahid Alam, Deputy Consul General and Consul (Haj), said they are working toward giving a boost to the Indian food industry by encouraging more bilateral trade between the two nations in this sector. “We have a long tradition as an agro-exporting country, trusted, reliable, and predictable, that respects contracts and follows rules. This Indian businessmen’s visit aims to build long-term trade relations between the two nations in the food sector by promoting investment opportunities in India, joint venture opportunities and boosting export and import of various food products,” he said.
Dr. Mohammed Nurul Hasan, Consul (Commerce), said: “The B2B meet reflects the close Indo-Saudi ties. The delegation too is giving a boost to the Indian food industry by encouraging more bilateral trade between the two nations.”
Anand Kumar, Consul (Consular), said, “India has become a very important player on the global market as a producer and exporter of agricultural products. The world market depends on India to meet the global needs and the Indian agriculture industry has shown its ability to produce a wide range of products of good quality and price.”
Saudi businessman, Ali Muhaidib said, “The Kingdom traditionally is a significant market for Indian Basmati rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, processed food products like ready-to-eat food/curries, soups, honey, fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, chutneys, pickles, herbal tea and organic products and I’m very happy with the B2B meeting.”
Consul General of India Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh showcased the potential of B2B meetings, its purpose and benefits provided by SIBN for Saudi businessmen. He also stressed the important role played by ITPO in the visit of Indian companies to the Foodex Saudi, 2016, Saudi Arabia’s only exhibition dedicated to the food and drink industry.
“It shows in a way, bonding between two friendly countries. The trade relations between India and the Kingdom go back several centuries, and interaction between businessmen from both countries is gaining traction with both exploring the possibilities of establishing joint ventures and partnerships.”
Mohammed Shahid Alam, Deputy Consul General and Consul (Haj), said they are working toward giving a boost to the Indian food industry by encouraging more bilateral trade between the two nations in this sector. “We have a long tradition as an agro-exporting country, trusted, reliable, and predictable, that respects contracts and follows rules. This Indian businessmen’s visit aims to build long-term trade relations between the two nations in the food sector by promoting investment opportunities in India, joint venture opportunities and boosting export and import of various food products,” he said.
Dr. Mohammed Nurul Hasan, Consul (Commerce), said: “The B2B meet reflects the close Indo-Saudi ties. The delegation too is giving a boost to the Indian food industry by encouraging more bilateral trade between the two nations.”
Anand Kumar, Consul (Consular), said, “India has become a very important player on the global market as a producer and exporter of agricultural products. The world market depends on India to meet the global needs and the Indian agriculture industry has shown its ability to produce a wide range of products of good quality and price.”
Saudi businessman, Ali Muhaidib said, “The Kingdom traditionally is a significant market for Indian Basmati rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, processed food products like ready-to-eat food/curries, soups, honey, fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, chutneys, pickles, herbal tea and organic products and I’m very happy with the B2B meeting.”
