Global Outreach & Mobility
Inbound and Outbound Delegations
Report on Estonia and Netherlands delegation
We are delighted to inform you that, in response to the invitation from the Estonia Embassy in India, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Committee for Development of International Trade, Services, and WTO (CDITSWTO), successfully organized a delegation tour to Estonia and Netherlands. The tour took place from 23rd to 29th May 2023, with a group of 13 delegates. The delegation was led by CA. Dheeraj Kumar Khandelwal, a distinguished Central Council member and Chairman of CDITSWTO.
Primary Purpose & Investment Integration
The primary purpose of this delegation tour was to pursue investment opportunities in Estonia, with a particular focus on leveraging the Latitude59 program, which serves as a flagship platform for startups in Estonia. Additionally, the delegation aimed to showcase the expertise of Indian accounting professionals in cross-border investments, mergers and acquisitions, as well as provide mentorship to startups and assist fund houses in identifying suitable investments. The delegation also aimed to offer advisory services to corporate entities in the areas of taxation, law, and other related compliance matters.
Key Strategic Engagements & Outcomes
The Estonian embassy efficiently coordinated a series of engagements for the delegation, including a meeting with Defence Demo, a comprehensive briefing at the E-Estonia Briefing Centre, a productive interaction with the Indian Embassy in Tallinn, active participation at Latitude59, engaging with the Beamline Accelerator, and networking opportunities on the sidelines of the Latitude event on 24th and 25th May 2023. Additionally, ICAI Netherlands chapter and IDFC are jointly organizing an event titled "Mobilizing Startup Ecosystem" between India and the Netherlands, scheduled for 26th May 2023.
Pictures Capturing Moments from the Estonia and Netherlands Delegation
Delegation Engagements at Latitude59 & Strategy Sessions
Comprehensive Briefing at the E-Estonia Briefing Centre
Productive Interaction with the Indian Embassy Officials in Tallinn
Mentorship and Cross-border Networking alongside Latitude59
Engaging with the Beamline Accelerator Leadership Team
Mobilizing Startup Ecosystem Consultations with IDFC
Joint Networking Forum hosted by the ICAI Netherlands Chapter
Group Picture Commemorating the Estonia and Netherlands Delegation Tour