Mr. H.M. Brownstein
Brownstein Brownstein & Associates

Dear Mr. Brownstein,

I am very pleased to welcome you to India as part of the official team Canada delegation accompanying Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Jean Chretien.

India is experiencing an exciting period of economic growth and liberalisation. Team Canada's presence here attests to the increased amount of attention the world is focusing on this dynamic market.

As you are aware, your business program during your stay here includes programs with the apex industrial associations of India. In Bombay, you will participate in the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Partnership Summit, the final event in their centenary year. The Delhi portion of your program focuses on the India-Canada Joint Business Council Meeting, coordinated in conjunction with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Associated Chambers of Commerce (ASSOCHAM) and the Canada-India Business Council (CIBC). Detailed programs are included in your information package outlining these functions which will present you with the opportunity to meet with top government and business leaders.

For those of you who are familiar with the Indian marketplace, I trust this visit will enable you to further your business interests. For those who are new to India, I am confident you will recognize the vast potential this market has to offer.