6th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal

SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry in collaboration with Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI), in partnership with Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) and with support of Government of Nepal is set to organize 6th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave, in Kathmandu, Nepal on March 16-18, 2018. The conclave will be organized under the theme “Unleashing Shared Prosperity through Economic Integration”.  It will host business delegates, governments and ministers from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been facilitating and promoting trade, service, industry, Small and Medium Enterprise, agriculture in the SAARC region through creating strong business linkages among the entrepreneurs of the of South Asia. SAARC CCI aims to provide a platform to the leading politicians, opinion makers, prominent academicians, Industry players, renowned and celebrated figures to discuss and deliberate upon contemporary and emerging issues faced by South Asia and envision a strategic framework in form of policy recommendations for SAARC.

This auspicious event is likely to be inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal and all ministers. The inaugural session will be followed by Ministerial Round and Technical sessions, colorful musical and cultural evenings, aimed at promoting people to people and cultural connectively in the region. Conclave will witness the largest gathering of 500-750 private sectors representatives of South Asia.

After establishing its credentials as DAVOS of South Asia, SBLC is the most prestigious private sector initiative in South Asia, which is supported by all National Chambers of Commerce & Industry from SAARC member countries.

The outcome of the 6th SBLC will go a long way in promoting economic activity and developing cordial relations among the communities of member nations. SAARC CCI is committed to bringing intra-regional investment to promote economic integration in the region. At this important occasion, 6th SBLC shall provide an opportunity to engage both the political and business leaders to discuss deeper economic integration and explore new paths of sustained and inclusive economic growth for a prosperous and peaceful South Asia.