The Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Charles Rivkin, is set to visit Mumbai and New Delhi in India from November 13 to November 20. During his trip, he will engage with business leaders and government officials to explore opportunities for enhanced economic collaboration.
In New Delhi, Rivkin will attend the India-U.S. Technology Summit. This event marks the first partnership between the United States and India at the summit. The focus will be on the significant role that science and technology play in driving economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
In Mumbai, Rivkin plans to speak at the Asia Society about creating an environment conducive to investment and inspiring innovation. He also intends to visit a film studio where he will leverage his experience as a former media sector CEO to emphasize the importance of intellectual property rights. Furthermore, he will discuss potential collaborations between Hollywood and Bollywood, recognizing them as two of the world's largest film and television industries.
For further updates on his visit, follow Assistant Secretary Rivkin on Facebook and Twitter @AmbRivkin and @EconEngage.