Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman - World Trade Center Mumbai and President - All India Association of Industries AlAl, attended the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, contributing to ongoing global discussions on labour standards, inclusive growth, and sustainable development.

World Trade Center Mumbai proudly represented India at the prestigious 55th WTCA Global Business Forum, held in Marseille, France, from April 6–9, 2025. This participation reflected India’s growing stature in the spheres of international trade, innovation, and economic diplomacy. Organized under the theme “Gateway to the Mediterranean,” the Forum brought together over 400 high-level delegates from more than 50 countries, including representatives from nearly 120 World Trade Centers. It served as a vital platform for dialogue on global trade, investment, and sustainable development.

Further building on this international engagement, WTC Mumbai representatives held strategic consultations in Geneva with prominent multilateral organizations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). These high-level dialogues opened new avenues for collaboration in areas such as MSME empowerment, intellectual property awareness, inclusive trade practices, and digital transformation.

These engagements have laid the foundation for a series of impactful initiatives, including knowledge-sharing seminars and capacity-building programs to be organized in Mumbai. These forthcoming efforts aim to equip local businesses with the tools and insights necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex global trade environment.

Adding further depth to the Forum’s deliberations, sessions with global institutions such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) addressed evolving trade policies and investment landscapes. The Forum concluded with the announcement of Philadelphia, USA, as the host city for the 56th edition in 2026 - reaffirming the WTCA’s enduring commitment to advancing international trade cooperation and economic connectivity.