Chairman Column

As you are all aware, China is the largest exporter of leather, leather products and footwear.

As part of our efforts to enhance our relations with Chinese leather and footwear industry, CLE organized the visit of a leather & footwear delegation to Guangzhou during Maty 2024. The objective of our visit was to explore mutual areas of business tie-ups between India and China, which includes establishment of production units in India, promotion of Joint Ventures and Technical Collaborations between Indian and Chinese companies, Collaboration in the areas of Training, Design Development etc.,

The various programmes for the delegation during Guangzhou visit were organized by the Consulate General of India in Guangzhou.

The visit was immensely useful as the delegation was able to meet a cross section of industry representatives in China including Association of Guangdong Shoe Manufacturers, China Leather Association & other Associations in Guangzhou on 29.5.24 & we also visited leather materials market, besides the Shoes & Leather Fair in Guangzhou. The Consulate General of India in Guangzhou also organized a dinner meeting with major brands.

I thank the Consul General of India in Guangzhou for the wonderful arrangements made for the visit of the delegation. I am sure that this visit has laid a strong foundation for future collaborations with China.

With best wishes

Rajendra Kumar Jalan
Chairman
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS