CCC delegation completes int’l trade facilitation programme at New Delhi IIFT

A delegation of 30 professionals from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) recently completed a specialised residential training programme on international trade facilitation at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi. 

Hosted by the IIFT, a premier institution established under India’s Commerce Ministry and widely regarded as a leading centre of excellence in international trade education and research, the programme also included engagements with several of India’s most prominent trade and diplomacy institutions. 

These included the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the government authority responsible for shaping and implementing India’s foreign trade policy, the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, the country’s premier training institution for diplomats, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, the apex body representing India’s exporting community and the Confederation of Indian Industry, one of India’s most influential industry associations. Together, these engagements offered participants valuable insights into how policy, diplomacy and industry interact in a robust manner to facilitate trade and economic progress.

Over nine days, the participants explored key aspects of global commerce, including the international trading system, trade negotiations, economic intelligence, trade finance and emerging issues such as AI, cyber risk and digital transformation.

The programme offered valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of international trade and the systems that support it, while highlighting the ways in which the chambers of commerce can further leverage their existing role in supporting businesses navigate global markets, contributing to policy discussions and strengthen the broader trade ecosystem. 

The programme was designed and overseen by IIFT Dean Dr. Rohit Mehtani, a widely respected expert in international trade diplomacy and negotiations, whose academic work and advisory experience have contributed to international trade discourse.

The CCC extends its deep appreciation to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka and IIFT for this invaluable opportunity.