Business Guide | Israel-India 2022

Anat Bernstein-Reich Dr. Ron Tomer Raviv Byron T he two sisters, Israel and India, two young nations that were established after struggles for independence from the British Empire, celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations this year. The Israel-India Business Guide 2022 shows that the partnership is way beyond diplomacy. Israel and India celebrate business collaborations in diversifiedfields. From the classical partnership in defense, water and agriculture, to the new partnerships in mobility and electric vehicles, new energy solutions, sustainability and climatech and very clearly post theCovid, collaboration in life science, health and medical solutions. Thebilateral trade is far fromfulfilling its potential and there are still challenges for businesses from both side. The upcoming Free Trade Agreement can reduce some obstacles, but more than that, Israelis and Indians should learnmore about each other andbridge the cultural gapby spending time to learn and understand the difference, embrace the similarities, and promote the synergies. Happy 30 th Anniversary! Thanks, Dhanyavad & Toda. Dear Readers,  T he Manufacturers' Association of Israel (MAI) is proud to be associated with the Israel-India Business Guide 2022 . We believe that this guide will help Israeli and Indian companies to cooperate, form joint ventures, leverage appropriate technology and foster bilateral relations, this year's guide celebrates 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries - an important and significant milestone. MAI has served as an umbrella organization for industries in Israel for more than  100 years. Through sustained efforts, MAI has assisted Israel to reach its current technological strength andeconomic prosperity.  More than 1 , 800 organizations employing in excess of 400 , 000 workers are members of MAI, covering multiple branches of industry - Hi-Tech, textiles, fashion, chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, food, metal, electrical, infrastructure, consumer products and kibbutzim as well.  MAI is also engaged in creating better platforms for trade between Israel and countries around the world including India of course, and hopes both governments will reopen the free trade agreement negotiations, which began in 2010 . In themeantime, we are happy to support any incoming and outgoing delegations or any activity that can assist companies to create business collaborations. As the president of MAI, I wish you all an interesting, helpful reading and look forward to the next 30 years of successful trade between Israel and India!  Shabbash and B'hatzlakha! Dr. Ron Tomer President Manufacturers' Association of Israel (MAI) 14 > General Information > Greetings Israel-India Chamber of Commerce Mr. Raviv Byron, President Adv. Anat Bernstein-Reich, Chairwoman Israel-India > Business Guide > 2022