Karnataka Region Economic Trade Organization has been constituted and is open for membership
The ‘Karnataka Region Economic Trade Organization’ was constituted in a formal function that was chaired by Shabeena Sultana, Deputy Chairperson – KRETO and Asif Iqbal, Executive Director – KRETO. Shabeena shared the vision of KRETO, its objectives and its plans for the future in the forum. She also announced that KRETO will be officially launched by the Honourable CM of Karnataka Shri Siddaramiah on July 27th in Bangalore.
Adds Shabeena Sultana, Deputy Chairperson – KRETO, “While we are blessed with a bountiful state and a forward looking government, we are also living in the technology era where the world around us is fast transforming. Look at countries like Singapore, Switzerland or UAE for that matter, which are in reality smaller in size than our state but look at the progress that they have achieved despite their limitations. I believe KRETO will be the right fulcrum to help our entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their potential not just in the national stage but in the world stage itself.”
The programme was attended by Trade Commissioners representing the regions Saudi Arabia, Turkey, East and South, Africa Division, ASEAN Region, WANA Region, Western Europe Division and the Consul of Djibouti and the Consul of Estonia. Trade Commissioners representing Energy, Cultural, Kannada Film Industry, Education, Tourism, Infrastructure, Health, Partnership Development, Information Technology, Interstate Affairs, Media, Agriculture Affairs, FDI Division, Management Standards, Event Exhibitions, Fashion Promotion, Innovation and Tourism were also in attendance.
For membership and more information on KRETO:
Christy Paul - Director of Commercial Trade
Ph: 080 – 67935791/ Mob: +91 9844378627
Email: Christy@kreto.org/ Website: www.kreto.org
What is KRETO?
The KARNATAKA REGION Economic and Trade Organisation (KRETO) in Bengaluru is a non-profit organization supported by the Karnataka Government in cooperation with various partners in different countries across the globe.
This is a key initiative for the Karnataka State along with its several individual districts to co-ordinate efficiently with different countries in the world. It is a professional industry body backed by senior industry leaders drawn from various sectors of business and trade. The primary aim of the establishment is to offer Karnataka based companies’ easy access to businesses in foreign countries and vice versa
The KRETO office will be a single window contact point that has been formed as a dedicated point of establishment and is registered as a society under the Indian societies act to forge a symbiotic relationship between the Govt. of Karnataka and various foreign representations and missions in the State. KRETO will provide a single interface on socio-economic activities of Karnataka State and its development and also coordinate investment in the state across all potential sectors through various missions.
How KRETO can help you?
· Provide a repository of knowledge and information to members from Karnataka and abroad on topics related to trade and businesses
· Provide the necessary networks and affiliations towards ease of doing business within the Karnataka region and to aid companies from Karnataka to invest and operate in International markets accordingly
· Organise frequent events, seminars, delegation visits and industry forums to aid consistent engagement with business oriented members from around the world
What KRETO does not do?
· Conduct business transactions for members locally or internationally
· Operate offices of members locally or internationally
· Host individual members unless they are part of a delegation organized by KRETO in foreign countries