On June 5, Consul General Xu Wei attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 India Global Grand Trade Fair and delivered a speech. Nearly a hundred guests attended the event, including Mr. Dilip Ghosh, newly appointed Minister-in-Charge of Panchayats and Rural Development in the Government of West Bengal, Mr. Piyush Kanodia, Member of Legislative Assembly of West Bengal, consular representatives of Nepal, Bhutan and other countries, as well as Mr. Naresh Pachisia, President of Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC).

Consul General Xu noted that since its founding 125 years ago, BCC has been committed to promoting trade and economic prosperity between India and its neighboring countries. As two ancient civilizations and major emerging economies, China and India are key engines of global economic growth. The two economies are highly complementary, with great potential for cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, digital economy, and green development. In 2025, bilateral trade between China and India reached a record high, and China became India’s largest trading partner once again.

Consul General Xu pointed out that Kolkata is a vital gateway in East Region for China-India exchanges. Direct flights connecting Kolkata with Guangzhou, Shanghai and Kunming have further facilitated people-to-people exchanges. China hosts major platforms such as the Canton Fair, the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the China-South Asia Expo (CSA Expo) and the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), and welcomes active participation from Indian friends from all sectors. China will continue to advance high-level opening-up, encourage enterprises from both sides to deepen practical cooperation, and jointly safeguard the stability of global industrial and supply chains, injecting impetus into regional and global economic prosperity.

Hon’ble Minister Dilip Ghosh stated that the new West Bengal government is committed to upgrading infrastructure and fostering a pro-business environment. By streamlining corporate operations, the government aims to accelerate trade and investment, revitalize the market, and drive the state toward a more prosperous future.