Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman To Visit Mexico And US From October 16 To Oct 26 To Boost Trade Relations

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Mexico and the US starting October 16, aiming to enhance India’s attractiveness as an investment destination and strengthen bilateral trade ties.

Key Engagements in Mexico

Sitharaman’s visit to Mexico will occur from October 17-20. She will lead an Indian delegation, emphasizing the growing economic and trade relations between the two nations. The Finance Minister plans to chair a tech leaders’ roundtable, featuring global technology leaders and major Indian IT companies in Guadalajara. Additionally, she will visit the TCS headquarters, a pivotal player in Mexico’s IT ecosystem.

The Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with Mexico’s Finance Minister Rogelio Ramirez de la O. She will also engage with members of the Mexican Parliament to foster cooperation and economic development. At the India-Mexico Trade and Investment Summit, she will deliver a keynote address and interact with industry representatives. Sitharaman will conclude her Mexico visit with a community event hosted by the Indian diaspora.

Meetings and Discussions in the US

From October 20-26, Sitharaman will visit the US, where she will attend annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Her itinerary includes participation in the 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meetings and the G7-Africa Ministerial Roundtable.

She will engage in various discussions, including a Pension Funds Roundtable at the New York Stock Exchange, and interact with students and faculty at the Wharton School and Columbia University. The Finance Minister will also take part in bilateral meetings and a World Bank Group discussion titled ‘From Idea to Implementation: New Financial Solutions to Accelerate Development.’

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