Introduction

The International Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (IFIICC), an innovative global organization committed to empowering trusted sustainable strategic partnerships was launched at its International Headquarters in Dubai, UAE. Its mission is to foster innovation, commerce, investment, cultural exchange and goodwill between the diasporas of India, Israel and world citizens.

Building on the momentum of the Abraham Accords, the launch was announced in a private event that drew the participation of His Excellency Pavan Kapoor, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman AlBanna, UAE Ambassador to India, and His Excellency Dr. Dan Shaham, Head of the Mission of Israel to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). His Excellency Dr. Ron Malka, Ambassador of Israel to India, and His Excellency Sanjeev Kumar Singla, Ambassador of India to Israel, attended virtually.

During the launch, a discussion on the tripartite opportunities was led by Founder Chairman of IFIICC Mr. Merzi Sodawaterwala and Founding President Mr. Raviv Byron.

IFIICC was privileged to launch under the esteemed and honourable patronage of His Excellency Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin (President), His Excellency MK Amir Peretz (Minister of Economy and Industry), His Excellency Ohad Cohen (Trade Commissioner and Director of Foreign Trade Administration at Ministry of Economy and Industry) of the State of Israel. Eminent personalities like Maestro Zubin Mehta, Chairman of the Board Israel Innovation Authority and Chief Scientist of Ministry of Economy and Industry, President of Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, Israel Export Institute, Manufacturers Association of Israel, UAE Non Resident Indian Business Owners of Aster DM Healthcare Group, Danube Group, Thumbay Group, Skyline International Group, Zulekha Healthcare Group, Arab India Spices Group, Al Maya Group, Puranmal Group and Founder of Indiaspora Forum USA were among the many that endorsed IFIICC.