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Strategic Partnerships Beyond Borders Take Center Stage
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Industry Leaders, Diplomats, and Innovators Drive Bilateral Synergy
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Airbotix Showcases Aerospace Innovation for India-Romania Collaboration
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UBCCR Unveils Concrete Roadmap for Future Economic Engagement
The India-Romania bilateral chamber, UBCCR, successfully hosted the INRO Business Summit 2025 on June 4 at the Pullman Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi. This landmark event signified a major leap forward in fostering economic collaboration between India and Romania, showcasing the commitment of both nations toward deeper commercial, technological, and diplomatic engagement.
Held under the theme of fostering strategic alliances, the summit brought together key stakeholders to explore joint opportunities across sectors such as clean energy, construction, healthcare, food processing, digital technology, and infrastructure.
A Vision of Partnership Beyond Borders
Prominent figures graced the event, including UBCCR Vice President Mr. Albu Alin Marius, Romanian Ambassador to India and Nepal H.E. Ms. Senta Latif, Indian MP Mahesh Kumar Putta, UBCCR President Ms. Shiva Munjal, former Apple India CEO and political leader Mr. Adarsh Shastri, Airbotix Director and BJP Lok Sabha candidate Vinod Rao Tandra, defense strategist Col. Gandhi, and Dhanvarsha Group Chairman Anshuman Joshi.
Mr. Albu emphasized the importance of building transparent, innovation-driven partnerships across domains. “Our goal is to lay a long-term foundation of cooperation in education, technology, manufacturing, and trade,” he noted.
Not Just a Summit—A Movement
Romanian Ambassador Ms. Senta Latif remarked,
“INRO Business Summit is more than a conference — it’s a movement. For the first time, Romanian industries ranging from wine and confectionery to high-tech and healthcare are being showcased in India on such a scale. Our goal is shared growth, not just trade.”
She also advocated for the speedy conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to accelerate mutual gains.
India’s Global Rise Echoed on the Summit Stage
Indian MP Mahesh Kumar Putta highlighted India’s emergence as the fifth-largest economy.
“Our youthful demographic and flagship initiatives like Make in India, Digital India, and Startup India provide a strong foundation for international partnerships. This summit is a testament to India’s growing global leadership.”
UBCCR’s Commitment to Action-Oriented Collaboration
UBCCR President Ms. Shiva Munjal emphasized that the summit was a platform for action, not symbolism.
“We are here to celebrate the power of collaboration. UBCCR is focused on turning ideas into real-world projects and removing barriers to bilateral trade,” she stated.
Ms. Munjal also announced UBCCR’s upcoming initiatives including structured business delegations, direct industry partnerships, and joint task forces targeting key areas like clean energy, agriculture, digital innovation, and manufacturing.
Technology at the Core: Airbotix Charts the Future
Airbotix Technology stole the spotlight with presentations by Mr. Vinod Rao Tandra and Col. Gandhi, emphasizing aerospace, defense tech, and AI-driven solutions as high-potential areas for Indo-Romanian cooperation.
Col. Gandhi remarked,
“We are not just building drones — we are building trust, agility, and security. Romania’s world-class talent combined with India’s vast market creates an ideal synergy.”
He further underscored the importance of joint R&D, upskilling, and knowledge exchange to meet the security and tech demands of the future.
Mr. Anshuman Joshi, Chairman of Dhanvarsha Group, hailed the moment as historic:
“This is a golden opportunity, especially in defense drone manufacturing. This collaboration could set a benchmark for strategic cooperation.”
Where Diplomacy Meets Commerce
The summit wasn’t limited to speeches and networking — it laid a robust foundation for sustained collaboration through B2B meetings, panel discussions, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic dialogues.
Leading Romanian enterprises such as Aviagro, Cotnari, Sergiana, Boromir, Mirdatod, Ecoferm, Casa Trimis, and Parviresin showcased top-notch capabilities across food & beverages, advanced agriculture, and manufacturing.
Acknowledgment was also given to Mr. Paritosh Ladhani, Vice Chairman of SLMG Beverages (Coca-Cola), for his support in the summit’s success.
Coca-Cola CEO Costin Mandria stated:
“Events like INRO show what’s possible when nations collaborate. We are proud to support initiatives that foster innovation, sustainability, and progress.”
The Road Ahead
The summit outlined plans for a Startup Exchange Program, bilateral task forces on agri-tech and logistics, and joint trade expos in Bucharest and New Delhi.
With 77 years of diplomatic ties, India and Romania are poised to take their economic partnership to new heights. UBCCR, under the leadership of Ms. Shiva Munjal and Mr. Albu Alin Marius, reaffirmed its resolve to turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
As the evening concluded with a networking gala and cultural showcase, one message rang loud and clear:
The India-Romania economic partnership has entered a new era — and its momentum is only growing.
