INDIA ASEAN
TRADE COUNCIL

India ASEAN Trade Council is serving as a resource centre for ASEAN Member States and India to fill the knowledge gaps that currently limit the opportunities for cooperation. The IATC is closely working with the missions of ASEAN countries and follows the aim and mission of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to undertake and disseminate policy research and provide analytical policy recommendations for promoting trade and commerce.

Overall objective of IATC is to strengthen India’s partnership with ASEAN in its realization of the ASEAN trade Community. The IATC undertakes regular networking activities with relevant organizations and companies in India and ASEAN Member States, with the aim of providing up-to-date information, data resources and sustained interaction to promote the ASEAN-India Trade relationship.

25th APRIL 2024, CHENNAI, INDIA

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MULTILATERALISM AND PEACE - 2024

The UN Day of Multilateralism and Peace was celebrated at an event hosted by the newly appointed Honourable Rakesh Rajagopal, Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific Region of the Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO). In attendance were a representative array of dignitaries from various ASEAN nations, the various ministries, IETO, and our own organization, as well as visitors from China and the United States. The dignitaries included:

  • HE Fleming Raul Duarte Raul Ambassador of Paraguay to India
  • Her Excellency Zalikatou Boubacar - First Secretary, Embassy of Republic of Niger in India
  • His Excellency Shelley Salehin - Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India
  • HE Oleg N. Avdeev - Consul General of the Russian Federation in Chennai
  • HE Prof Dr. Ranganathan J - Honorary Consul of Myanmar in Chennai
  • HE Panutaj Rasmidatta - Consul of the Royal Thai Consul General's Office in Chennai
  • The Consul General of Malaysia, Mr. K Saravana Kumar
  • Lt. General Sanjeev Chauhan, Commandant OTA
  • HE Honorary Consul General of El Salvador, Dr. Yashwant Kumar Venkataraman
  • Satchithananda Valan Michael, Head of Field Office at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Dr. Manu Santhanam, Dean of IIT Madras
Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia

WELCOME TO INDIA ASEAN SUMMIT 2022 BANGALORE INDIA

India ASEAN Summit 2022 was held in Reva University Bangalore with the Ambassadors of the ASEAN countries namely Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and the representation of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Economic Trade Organization.

Chairman of the
India ASEAN Trade Council

Dr. P. Shyama Raju is appointed as the Chairman of the India ASEAN Trade Council by the board of advisory committee.

Dr. P. Shyama Raju steadily imbibed the maturity and wisdom of a leader. Adept at building bridges with people and organizations, he is good at forging alliances where it seemed.

impossible and is known for meeting challenging deadlines. Always adapting to new, diverse environments with transformation and learning, he continues to adopt new skills and practices as he takes over the responsibility of the Chairman of the India ASEAN Trade Council.

Dr. P. Shyama Raju

Dr. P. Shyama Raju

Chairman, India ASEAN Trade Council

April 2024, Dak Lak

Visit of India ASEAN Trade Council Delegation to Vietnam in April 2024

11th SEPTEMBER 2023, CHENNAI, INDIA

India ASEAN Summit - 2023

The India ASEAN Summit - 2023 held on September 11 at Chennai's Hotel Ramada Plaza, marked a significant step in bolstering trade ties between India and ASEAN nations. The event garnered support from esteemed dignitaries including Ambassador of Myanmar H.E. Mr. Moe Kyaw Aung, Dr. Venkatachalam M IFS, Head of Branch Secretariat Ministry of External Affairs, alongside various other delegates from the Consulate of Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore. Strengthened by agreements like the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement, both regions are committed to reducing trade barriers and tariffs, fostering an environment conducive to enhanced commerce and investment flows. The newly inaugurated India ASEAN Trade Council office in Chennai adds impetus to facilitating trade activities for Indian exporters, with exciting upcoming interactions and leadership transitions within ASEAN.

Cambodia

ASEAN CHAIR CAMBODIA

Cambodia currently holds the rotating chair position of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Cambodia assumed the chairmanship of ASEAN for 2022. 2021 was tumultuous as ASEAN was challenged on many fronts. Besides the pandemic and its consequent economic downturn, ASEAN had to face the overthrow of democracy in Myanmar, continue to deal with an adamant China on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS), and face challenges to its centrality.

22 SEPTEMBER 2022, NEW DELHI, INDIA

INDIA ASEAN PEACE CONFERENCE

India ASEAN Peace Conference 2022 was held on the backdrop of the International Peace Day in New Delhi at Hotel Samrat. The event was chaired by the Trade Commissioner Delhi Chapter Dr. Vishal Gaur and various PSU's and the representation from the Embassy of Peoples Republic of Laos.

The Trade Commissioner of the Delhi Chapter Dr. Vishal Gaur

The Trade Commissioner of the Delhi Chapter Dr. Vishal Gaur addressing the delegates to present the speech on the International Peace Day

Trade Commissioner of the Tamilnadu Chapter Mr. Vijay Subramanian

Trade Commissioner of the Tamilnadu Chapter Mr. Vijay Subramanian receving the letter of Appointment from the Ambassador of Cambodiai

ASEAN
ASEAN 50th Anniversary
ASEAN awards
ASEAN awards
ASEAN awards and representatives
ASEAN awards

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Contact our Trade Commissioners in Delhi and Chennai for penetrating in the ASEAN markets. We will guide you in connecting with the Trade experts, government bodies and Academic institutions for co-operation.

REACH US IN CHENNAI
Address:
Flat No.3A Rainbowsend Apartment 25,
4th Main Road Gandhinagar Adyar,
Chennai- 600020. INDIA
Phone: +91 99400 97181
E-Mail: tnoffice@aseanindia.org

REACH US IN DELHI
Address:
Building No. 10 Zamrudpur Community Ctr,
Greater Kailashi-1 New Delhi- 110001.
Phone: +91 98109 35932
E-Mail: vishalgaur@aseanindia.org

REACH US IN PUNE
Address:
Second Floor, Blue Venture, Opp. Hotel Vaishali Restaurant, F.C.Road, Pune - 411004.