More than 220 Indian businesses operating across various economic, industrial, and investment sectors, participated in the trade mission of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC), in Mumbai, India, a report said.

About 365 bilateral business meetings, held as part of the second leg of the mission, brought together representatives of companies, Emirates News Agency, WAM, said.

The event was aimed at exploring avenues for boosting trade volumes and expanding economic cooperation across diverse domains of commerce and industry.

Discussions also veered towards introducing the promising investment opportunities in both Sharjah and Mumbai, encouraging business communities to invest in sectors and areas aligned with the economic visions of both countries.

The forum was attended by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, alongside Abdulla Husein Almarzooqi, Consul General of the UAE in India; HE Waleed Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, Second Vice Chairman of the SCCI Board of Directors, and HE Ziyad Mohmoud Khairalla, Board Member Honorary Treasure at SCCI.

Furthermore, discussions were held with key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to exchange expertise and explore investment opportunities available across different economic sectors.

Addressing the meet, Abdullah Sultan Al Owais emphasised that the Sharjah Chamber’s trade mission to Mumbai is a significant step towards bolstering economic ties and trade exchanges between Sharjah and India.