East-West Seed, Global COO, Dilip Rajan, had the honor of meeting the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. Mark Rutte, on his visit to Bengaluru. This significant meeting also marked the inauguration of an ambitious economic mission, encompassing over sixty Dutch companies and knowledge institutions. The initiative is spearheaded by the President of VNO-NCW, Ms. Ingrid Thijssen.
Further enhancing the collaborative spirit, Dilip met with Ms. Marisa Gerards, the esteemed Dutch Ambassador to India. Representing East-West Seed, he also actively participated in a CEO Round Table. This session, graced by the presence of the Dutch Prime Minister, was hosted by the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. D K Sivakumar.
It’s worth noting that this monumental event, aligned with the G20 deliberations, witnessed the congregation of over 400 delegates from both the Netherlands and India. We at East-West Seed are proud to be at the forefront of these essential dialogues, furthering our commitment to international collaboration and growth.
A highlight of the day was Dilip’s participation in a breakout session, moderated by Michiel Van Erkel, the Agricultural Counsellor at the Embassy of the Netherlands. The theme, ‘Harvesting Sustainability and Nurturing Growth,’ allowed Mr. Rajan to share insights into how the State of Karnataka is creating an exemplary environment for agri-businesses to thrive. He emphasized the importance of vegetable farming in the state, highlighting its current relevance and potential.