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October 26, 2007
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Treasury Secretary Paulson to Visit India

Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will travel to India this week to meet with government officials and business leaders. The Secretary will also deliver remarks at a conference on infrastructure in Mumbai and participate in a discussion in New Delhi on India's rise as an important player on the global economic stage.

The Secretary will be in Kolkata on Oct. 28 to meet with West Bengal Chief Minister Bhattacharya and local business leaders. He will then travel to Mumbai where he will deliver remarks to the U.S.-India CEO Forum Infrastructure Conference and meet with various officials including Reserve Bank of India Governor Reddy and Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Damodaran. From there, he travels to New Delhi where he will participate in a discussion at the Fortune Global Forum. He will also meet with government leaders including Finance Minister Chidambaram.

The following events are open to the media:

Who

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.

What

Roundtable with SmartCard Customers and Demonstration on Mobility of SmartCard Device in Rural India

When

Sunday, October 28, 10 a.m. Local Time

Where

Grameen Sanchar Society
Amtala, Kriparampuz, D-H Road
P.S. Bishmupur
Block - Bishmupur II
Kolkata

 

 

Who

U. S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.

What

Remarks to U.S.-India CEO Forum Infrastructure Conference

When

Monday, October 29, 9 a.m. Local Time

Where

Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel
Apollo Bunder
Mumbai

 

 

Who

U. S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.

What

Discussion on India's Economy at Fortune Global Forum

When

Tuesday, October 30, 9:40 a.m. Local Time

Where

The Imperial New Delhi
Janpath 
New Delhi

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