India-Latin America and Caribbean Country Business Conclave (Edition 2)

The second edition of the India-Latin America and Caribbean Countries Business Conclave hosted by the Global India Business Forum (GIBF) on 5th April, 2025, in Hyderabad (Telangana) marked an extraordinary success, uniting over 300 business leaders from across India and beyond.

Held at the luxurious Park Hyatt, the event served as a powerful platform for fostering international business partnerships and unlocking a wealth of opportunities for companies looking to expand into the thriving markets of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Hon. Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma; Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs in the state of Telangana, Shri D. Sridhar Babu, and Ms. Snehaja, IFS, Regional Passport Officer and Head of MEA Branch, Telangana, were the chief guests. Ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomats from 16 Latin American and Caribbean countries were the guests of honour.

Special edition of The Business Tycoons Magazine, India-LAC - Bridging Continents for Mutual Economic Growth, was unveiled by the chief guests and the diplomats, Dr. Jitendra Joshi, Founder and Global President of GIBF and Secretary General, Deepali Gadkari.

The Conclave provided a unique opportunity for networking and knowledge-sharing, as leading figures from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Suriname, and Venezuela presented their business landscapes, foreign investment policies, tax incentives, and sectoral opportunities to the eager audience.

H.E. Mr. Mariano Agustín Caucino, Ambassador of Argentina to India; H.E. Victor Hugo Echeverri Jaramillo Ambassador of Colombia to India; H.E. Mr. Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, Ambassador of Cuba to India; H.E. Fernando Xavier Bucheli Vargas, Ambassador of Ecuador to India; H.E. Dharamkumar Seeraj, High Commissioner of Guyana to India; H.E. Mr. Jason K. M. Hall, High Commissioner of Jamaica to India; H. E. Mr. Federico Salas Lotfe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to India; H.E. Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of Panama to India; H.E. Mr. Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, Ambassador of Peru to India; H.E. Arunkoemar Hardien, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Suriname to India; H.E. Alberto Guani, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uruguay to India; Arlette Gabriela Bustamante Garcia, Charges d’ Affaires a.i. of Bolivia in India; Fernando Miguel Chávez Mejía, Chargé d'Affaires, Embassy of the Dominican Republic in India; Juan Goldnick, Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Venezuela in India; Wagner Antunes, Head of the Trade Division, Embassy of Brazil in India; and Steven Ramirez, Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of El Salvador in India represented their respective countries.

The panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Chakravorthy, where experts delved into sector-specific investment prospects and strategic collaboration opportunities between India and Latin American nations. The event also facilitated one-on-one business interactions through B2B meetings, allowing companies to directly engage with potential partners and expand their global footprint. Vote of thanks was proposed by the Secretary General of GIBF, Deepali Gadkari.