The leadership of the India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) met with Mr. Bernd Scholtz, Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to explore avenues for strategic cooperation in trade, innovation, and investment.
IFIGT was represented by its Director General, Rtn. Rohini Raina, who joined leading stakeholders from industry, trade bodies, multinational corporations, and policy institutions to deliberate on strengthening collaborative frameworks. The engagement reflected a shared commitment to fostering innovation-led and sustainable economic partnerships.
The discussions were centred around key sectors of mutual strategic interest, including:
Agri-tech & Sustainable Agriculture – Advancing innovation-driven and climate-resilient farming practices
Clean Energy Transition – Promoting collaboration in green hydrogen, wind, and solar energy initiatives
Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence – Supporting digital infrastructure, fintech ecosystems, and startup innovation
Water Management & Circular Economy – Leveraging Dutch expertise in climate resilience, water governance, and resource optimisation
Both sides explored the potential to develop structured collaborations through IFIGT’s expanding global ecosystem, including:
Sectoral Councils
State Chapters
Global Desks
Industry Forums
Through these platforms, IFIGT aims to serve as a facilitative bridge for cross-border dialogue, enabling bilateral investments, knowledge exchange, and the expansion of Indian corporate footprints across European markets.
This engagement aligns closely with IFIGT’s mission to strengthen global trade corridors, particularly with countries that possess robust innovation ecosystems and a forward-looking approach to sustainability and technology-led growth.
In recognition of this strategic intent, the collaboration will operate under the framework of:
“Observer – Netherlands–India Trade & Investments”
Through this Observer Desk, IFIGT will:
Encourage Indian enterprises and investors to explore opportunities in the Dutch market
Build bridges for innovation-led partnerships and joint ventures
Promote bilateral trade through policy understanding, institutional facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
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