PRESS RELEASE No. 57

27 August 2006

A high-level delegation of prominent Indian manufactures and exporters of Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetic products to visit Egypt from 03 to 06 September 2006

    A nine-member high-level delegation of prominent manufacturers and exporters of Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetic products, led by Ms. Asha Tulsiani, Regional Director of the Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council of India (CHEMEXCIL), will be visiting Egypt from 03 to 06 September 2006.

    Following the success of its visit to Egypt in March 2006, the CHEMEXCIL delegation will be holding extensive interaction with leading Egyptian companies in this field, heads of Chambers of Commerce, various Federations and Chamber of Chemical Industries, prominent importers and distinguished members of the media.

    India is a major producer and exporter of basic chemicals, dyes, soaps & detergents, cosmetics & toiletries, and other products like incense sticks and castor oil. This industry is using state-of-the-art technology with a blend of traditional knowledge to meet the global standards. India has a unique advantage of vast natural resources, rich biodiversity and modern R&D centers, giving an advantage in manufacturing of quality products. The existence of a thriving textile industry has also contributed to a highly-developed dyes and textile chemicals industry.

    The visit of the CHEMEXCIL delegation is part of the efforts to expand commercial and economic relations between Egypt and India. The members of the delegation are looking forward to sharing their experience with their Egyptian counterparts. It is expected that Egyptian importers and users of chemicals, cosmetic and allied products will find it beneficial to interact with the visiting Indian delegation and gain fist-hand knowledge of the development of the chemicals and related industries in India in recent years.

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