WTCB's visit to Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha

October 23, 2025

Officials of World Trade Center Bhubaneswar paid a courtesy visit to Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Ms. Nimeshika Natarajan, Regional Director – Trade Promotion, World Trade Center Bhubaneswar, represented the Center and apprised him about the key activities and initiatives of the Center. The meeting provided an opportunity to highlight WTC Bhubaneswar’s efforts in promoting exports, facilitating international trade, and supporting local enterprises to access global markets.

During the interaction, the Deputy Chief Minister commended the initiatives undertaken by WTC Bhubaneswar, appreciating the Center’s role in accelerating Odisha’s export ecosystem and fostering business linkages at the international level. He emphasized the importance of such trade facilitation platforms in enabling local businesses, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs to expand their reach and competitiveness globally.

The WTC Bhubaneswar team also extended a formal invitation to the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister to grace the upcoming Global Economic Summit (GES) 2025 with his presence. The discussion also focused on exploring avenues for collaboration with government departments and leveraging WTC Bhubaneswar’s expertise to further strengthen the state’s trade and investment landscape. The visit underscored the Center’s commitment to enhancing export opportunities and contributing to Odisha’s economic growth.

The courtesy visit was held on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at State Secretariat.

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