by Ram Narayanan

On February 26th, 2004 a symposium is being held at the Federal Reserve in Philadelphia to discuss the most pressing and current US-India bilateral economic and business strategic issues. The symposium is being organized by the Global Interdependent Center and the US India Institute. It aims to promote greater economic, business and trade opportunities between the two countries. India's Ambassador to the US, His Excellency Lalit Mansingh, will give the keynote address to the large number of business leaders, government officials and strategic thinkers who will be present.

The Global Interdependence Center (GIC), established in 1976, concerns itself with fostering dialogue to meet the challenges faced in building a global civilization focusing on the consequences and opportunities of global economic transformations and promoting productive global interdependence.

The US India Institute has been established to promote a long-term alliance befitting the world's two largest democracies anchored in democratic freedoms and the strengthening of economic and national security ties between the United States and India.

Here are some details:

When: Thursday, February 26, 2004

Where: The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia,
7th Street between Arch & Race Streets
Philadelphia

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception.

Guest speakers will address emerging U.S.-India relations, recent economic reforms in India, foreign investments, and a panel discussion on business opportunities for U.S. firms in India.

The cost of this event for the public is $100 (with $50 for students).
Those interested can RSVP to GIC at 215-898-9453

To download event flyer and/or register, please log on to http://www.interdependence.org/ev040226.html

Ram Narayanan
US India Friendship