6th Indo-US Economic Summit on Feb 16-17
Corporates and policy makers from India and America would meet in the capital on February 16-17 at the Sixth Indo-US Economic Summit to discuss the current economic engagement between the two countries and to strengthen the relationship.
"Besides, the regular features like trade and commerce, this year the summit stands out for innovative strategies," Summit Chairman Lalit Bhasin told at the press conference.
The summit would be organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC).
He further said, that focus attention would be on the services sector, particularly export of services from India.
On asked whether US President Obama's comment that it is time to end tax breaks to American firms that farm out jobs overseas would affect relationship between the two countries, Bhasin said, "market forces would play a big role in it".
Bhasin added that a panel discussion would also take place on the synergies among India, China, and the US partnership for global development.
Around 300 delegates are expected to attend the event.
The Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah, Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy Steven J White and the National Aviation Company of India Ltd (Nacil) chairman Arvind Jadhav are among the dignitaries who are expected to attend the meet.