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BC–India Business Network and ICTEP Council Sign MoU to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation at Kochi .India .
The BC–India Business Network (BC-IBN, Canada) and the Indo Continental Trade & Entrepreneurship Promotion Council (ICTEP, India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote closer economic, entrepreneurial, and cultural cooperation between British Columbia and India.
The MoU was signed by Ms. Sobhana Jaya Madhavan, President (India), BC-IBN, and Mr. U.S. Kutty, Secretary General, ICTEP Council on August 30, 2025 in the presence of Dr T Vinayakumar , Chairman, ICTEP K .Ravindran, Director ( Communications ) & NM Nasif , Director .
The agreement provides a framework for collaboration in areas such as trade promotion, knowledge exchange, co-hosting events, and supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs/NRKs) in accessing new opportunities .
The MoU is non-binding in nature and reflects the shared intent of both organizations to act in good faith and pursue common objectives.
