Source:-The Hindu

The opening of India’s new State-of-the-Art Consulate building in Shanghai on Sunday was a big step forward in its diplomatic relations. This is the first time in more than 30 years that this has happened. It shows that New Delhi is becoming more involved in China’s eastern region, which is a major center for trade, commerce, and investment around the world.

The Consulate helps India’s growing business community in China’s eastern provinces, where many Indian businesses have set up shop in busy commercial centers like Yiwu. The new Chancery is in the Dawning Centre in the Changning District, which is one of Shanghai’s most important business areas. It is more than twice the size of the old facility, with an area of 1436.63 square meters. The Consulate said in an official statement that the building will start full-scale operations on December 8.

Pradeep Kumar Rawat, the Indian Ambassador to China, cut the ribbon on the new State-of-the-Art Consulate in front of officials, diplomats, business leaders, and members of the Indian diaspora. He talked about how important the move was and how this year was special because it was the seventy-fifth anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and China. He said that Shanghai has always had a special relationship with India and that the new building now represents India in a modern, international way.

India Unveils New State-of-the-Art Consulate Building in Shanghai

More than four hundred people came to the opening ceremony. These people were from the diplomatic corps, the Shanghai Municipal Government, and the Indian community in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Suzhou, Nanjing, Yiwu, Keqiao, and other cities that the Consulate is in charge of. The large turnout showed how important the Consulate is for building commercial and cultural ties between people.

Consul General Pratik Mathur said again that the mission is committed to providing smooth services to both Indian citizens and Chinese partners who work with the Consulate for business or travel. He thanked the Ministry of External Affairs and the Shanghai government for their help in making the move and expansion a success in his speech.

Mathur said that the new building makes it possible for all consular, business, cultural, and administrative activities to happen on one modern floor. This consolidation makes things run more smoothly and improves the delivery of public services. He also said that the new Chancery has better infrastructure and a safer environment that will help the Consulate handle the growing amount of work that comes with more interaction between the two countries.

He also talked about how important it is for the Dawning Centre to be in the Hongqiao and Gubei foreign business corridor. There are a lot of diplomatic missions and big multinational companies in this area, which makes it easier for the Consulate to work together more closely. The Consulate is better able to serve the growing Indian community and keep in touch with people all over East China because it is close to the Hongqiao transportation hub and the Gubei international community.

Mathur said that the move is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” which means “Everyone’s Together, Everyone’s Progress.” It shows India’s commitment to inclusive and people-centered governance. He said that the improved facilities show this spirit by making it possible to provide better service to everyone who depends on the Consulate.

The opening happens at a time when India and China are starting to interact more with each other again. One example of the stronger ties that are expected to boost trade, travel, and business exchanges is the start of direct flights between India an State-of-the-Art Consulate d Shanghai. So, the new Consulate’s increased capacity is timely and fits well with the needs that are coming up.

Mathur ended his speech by saying that he hoped the new building would become a lively place for friendship, trade, culture, and exchanges between India and the eastern part of China.

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