ARTICLE · 21 MAY 2009

India Networking Programme For Isle Of Man Businesses Launched

Department of Economic Development

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Isle of Man Finance together with the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) held a ‘Doing Business in India Event’ in Douglas on 12th February.

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Isle of Man Finance together with the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) held a 'Doing Business in India Event' in Douglas on 12th February.

The new initiative, that was sponsored by local Advocates Simcocks, was designed to forge closer trading links with the Indian market.

The Isle of Man has recently become a strategic partner of the UKIBC, in order to facilitate the growth of trading links and ultimately establish formal agreements giving mutual benefit between India and the Island.

Over 100 local business leaders attended the presentations that were chaired by Sharon Bamford, CEO of UKIBC. Treasury Minister Allan Bell, MHK who spoke of the value of India for the Island's future prosperity, explained 'Despite the continuing turmoil the Island will continue to be at the forefront when new business opportunities present themselves.

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