Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, wrapped up his official trip to the Czech Republic, focusing on enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and industrial collaboration between the two nations.
During the visit, Prasada engaged in bilateral discussions with senior Czech officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlicek, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Jan Sechter, and Deputy Foreign Minister Marie Chatardova.
The visit, which took place from April 22 to April 23 at the invitation of the Czech government, highlighted India’s dedication to strengthening economic and strategic ties with key European allies.
Discussions primarily centered on assessing the progress in economic cooperation and identifying new prospects in key sectors of interest.
Additionally, Minister Prasada co-chaired the 13th session of the India–Czech Republic Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation with Jan Sechter in Prague, where both sides evaluated the entire range of bilateral economic relations and explored collaboration in emerging fields.
A protocol was signed during the session, as confirmed by the Union government.
On the sidelines, Jitin Prasada inaugurated the India–Czech Business Forum and engaged with prominent Czech industry figures to boost trade and investment opportunities while reinforcing business-to-business connections.
As part of the visit, he visited significant industrial and technological sites, including Skoda Transportation in Plzen, and engaged with Skoda Auto representatives, advocating for increased investments in India’s automotive sector.
Furthermore, he toured research institutions like the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics, and Cybernetics in Prague and the ELI Beamlines facility in Dolni Brezany, with a focus on collaboration in advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and laser science.
The visit underscored the growing economic alignment between India and the Czech Republic, with both sides aiming to translate political goodwill into more robust trade, investment, and innovation partnerships.
