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India consulate in Shanghai boosts diaspora, trade ties
The engagements focused on diaspora outreach, connectivity, and economic cooperation.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 18, Mar 2026
- 13:22 EDT
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Glimpses of the engagements / X/ @IndiaInShanghai
India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, held a series of engagements with community members, business leaders, and international stakeholders, focusing on strengthening cultural ties, economic cooperation, and connectivity between India and China.
The outreach comes as India expands diplomatic and economic engagement in East Asia, with Shanghai emerging as a key hub for trade, technology, and people-to-people exchanges.
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During the interactions, the Consul General met and felicitated Yashvi Kabra, a young achiever promoting Indian cinema among Chinese audiences through platforms such as Xiaohongshu, as part of efforts to expand cultural outreach.
Community Bonds- Celebrations, Cinema & Connectivity! #PeopletoPeopleTies #FestivalsAbroad #IndianSoftPower
— India In Shanghai (@IndiaInShanghai) March 13, 2026
Across a series of interactions, CG @PratikMathur1 was happy to turn the spotlight on the inimitable strengths of our soft power and community bonds… pic.twitter.com/ODohBrmwaT
Mathur also met the Asia-Pacific team of Air India, led by Dilip Baruah, to review connectivity in eastern China. Shanghai was highlighted as a critical link between the two countries, with discussions focused on strengthening regional travel links.
In a separate engagement, he met office bearers of the Shanghai Marathi Mandal to review preparations for Gudi Padwa celebrations, underscoring the role of diaspora organizations in preserving cultural traditions abroad.
On the economic front, Mathur met Carrie Suen, Vice President and Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development at Ant Group. Discussions focused on fintech innovation, digital economy opportunities, and the role of technology in advancing sustainable development and inclusive growth.
#StrengtheningPartnershipsForSustainableDevelopment
— India In Shanghai (@IndiaInShanghai) March 12, 2026
CG @PratikMathur1 today met with Ms. Carrie Suen, Vice President and Head of Global Affairs & Strategic Development of @AntGroup, one of China's leading innovative technology providers in healthcare, environment and… pic.twitter.com/0MSqhTC2ns
He also held meetings with Benjamin Reichenbach of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Mattia Marino, Chief Executive Officer of The European House–Ambrosetti, where discussions centered on the proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and India’s role in global supply chains.
Talking Business With Strategic Partners #IndiaEUPartnership #GlobalSupplyChains #ThinkTankDiplomacy
— India In Shanghai (@IndiaInShanghai) March 17, 2026
CG @PratikMathur1 met with Mr. Benjamin Reichenbach, the Greater China Policy Director for noted #German think tank @FESonline, and had a productive discussion on the… pic.twitter.com/bGYVpstk76
In another meeting, Mathur welcomed Ding Qijie, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shaoxing Municipal People’s Government. The interaction highlighted the contribution of the approximately 1,500-strong Indian diaspora in Shaoxing, particularly in the textile sector, and explored cooperation in trade, technology, and tourism.
#StrengtheningLocalCooperation #DiasporaEngagement #CulturalBridges
— India In Shanghai (@IndiaInShanghai) March 18, 2026
CG @PratikMathur1 welcomed Mr. Ding Qijie, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of #Shaoxing Municipal People’s Government, in the new Chancery premises.
The meeting spotlighted the vibrant… pic.twitter.com/v1J7jhsYwt
Discussions also covered consular and visa facilitation, along with strengthening people-to-people exchanges.
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