India and China historically share common values based on the oriental philosophy, way of life, ancient trade and cultural interactions, grass root economy as well as a strong entrepreneurial spirit, all of which support the bilateral Strategic Partnership.

India and China are bound to regain a considerable part of their share of the world GDP that they had lost during two centuries of European colonialism. China has already trebled its share of world GDP over the past two decades while India has doubled it. The rise of Asia will be the most important development of this century that presents tremendous opportunities and benefits for India and China. Therefore, this exclusive Forum has been established to promote inter-regional cooperation on trade & investment.