There is enormous scope for business cooperation between India and Indonesia in sectors like tourism, infrastructure, health care and banking, but according to the Indian ambassador Bali could be a great destination for Bollywood film makers.
As part of the commemorative events being held in Indonesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-India dialogue partnership, the Indian embassy organised the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) business seminar in Bali Monday, an embassy press release said.
Stating that there is scope for cultural tourism, Ambassador Gurjit Singh said that the embassy plans to have a tourism promotion campaign next year in Bali.
He noted there are some challenges like direct flights between the two countries.
He added that Bali can be used as a destination for Bollywood film makers and for holding film award ceremonies, which will go a long way in further promoting Bali and other Indonesian cities as major tourist attractions.
The seminar was attended by 150 participants representing trade, industry, and tourism. It was held in association with Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata (ICC), Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (KADIN Bali), Bali Investment Agency and Bank Indonesia.
The business event followed the arrival of INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy ship, in Bali on 27 October, retracing the historic trade route among ASEAN member states.
As part of the commemorative events being held in Indonesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-India dialogue partnership, the Indian embassy organised the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) business seminar in Bali Monday, an embassy press release said.
Stating that there is scope for cultural tourism, Ambassador Gurjit Singh said that the embassy plans to have a tourism promotion campaign next year in Bali.
He noted there are some challenges like direct flights between the two countries.
He added that Bali can be used as a destination for Bollywood film makers and for holding film award ceremonies, which will go a long way in further promoting Bali and other Indonesian cities as major tourist attractions.
The seminar was attended by 150 participants representing trade, industry, and tourism. It was held in association with Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata (ICC), Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (KADIN Bali), Bali Investment Agency and Bank Indonesia.
The business event followed the arrival of INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy ship, in Bali on 27 October, retracing the historic trade route among ASEAN member states.