Wednesday, 04 June 2025
The first-ever Bulgarian-Indian Business Forum outside Sofia was held in Hall 1 of the Ruse Regional Administration. The event was organized by the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) with the active support of the Embassy of India in Bulgaria and the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO).
The forum was attended by nearly 20 companies from India and the Ruse region, operating in various sectors such as pharmacy, construction, logistics, trade and manufacturing.
“This is the first event for direct business communication between Indian and Ruse companies, which is the fruit of the long-standing cooperation between the RCCI and the Embassy of India in Sofia,” said the Executive Director of the Chamber, Milen Dobrev. He emphasized the strategic importance of Ruse as an attractive place for investment and business and specified that the forum is an initial step towards a long-term and stable partnership between Bulgaria and India.
Dobrev emphasized the advantages of Bulgaria as a member of the European Union and the opportunity for Indian companies to use the country as a gateway to European markets. The expected introduction of the euro is perceived as an additional plus by foreign investors.
The meeting was attended by the Regional Governor of Ruse Dragomir Draganov, the Deputy Mayor of Ruse Municipality Zlatomira Stefanova, the Commercial Counselor and Second Secretary at the Embassy of India Mr. Soni Dahiya, Mr. Manish Sharma - representative of FIEO. Zlatomira Stefanova emphasized the commitment of the municipal administration to actively promoting investments in the region, emphasizing the importance of creating a favorable environment for business development, strengthening international partnerships and improving infrastructure, which will contribute to sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life of citizens.
After Ruse, the Indian business delegation will visit Bucharest, and the forum in Ruse remains an important step towards strengthening economic and friendly relations between Bulgaria and India.
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Wednesday, 04 June 2025
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