Delhi/Shanghai, June 3 (HS): Consul General Mr. Pratik Mathur held a series of interactions with Friends of India in China and members of the Indian diaspora in Eastern China, highlighting the growing people-to-people engagement between India and China and the expanding global outreach of New India.

On the occasion of Vesak, the Consul General met young Buddhist monks Mr. Vikas Kumar and Mr. Harsh Kumar from New Delhi, who are currently pursuing studies in Nanjing. He conveyed his greetings and best wishes to them. The interaction underscored the long-standing civilizational and cultural ties shared by India and China through their Buddhist heritage.

During his engagements, Mathur also met Mr. Chik Chun Ming, Head of International Business Development at Forbes China. Discussions focused on India’s economic growth trajectory, its growing role in regional economic development, and its contribution towards building resilient and diversified global supply chains.

The Consul General further interacted with Ms. Zhang Mi, Founder and Director of a stainless steel enterprise based in Yongkang. The discussions centred on the increasing importance of the Indian market for global manufacturers and opportunities arising from India’s rapid economic growth and green development initiatives.

In another interaction, Mathur met Mr. Nirose Parambathkandy, President of the Keralam Committee in Yiwu. The discussions focused on future community outreach programmes, cultural activities, and efforts to strengthen bonds within the Indian diaspora while promoting the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

The Consul General’s engagements reflected India’s continued outreach to friends of India, business leaders, cultural stakeholders, and members of the Indian community in Eastern China.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar