<p> Invitation to Pharmexcil Members</p><p>2nd November, 2005 </p><p>Dear Sir</p><p>Sub: India-Africa-ASEAN-GCC Pharma & Health Conference</p><p>I have pleasure in inviting you to the India-Africa-ASEAN-GCC Pharma & Health Conference being organized on December 1 and 2, 2005 at Hotel Taj Krishna in Hyderabad. This conference is jointly sponsored by Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (PHARMEXCIL) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), with the support of Govt. of India, Ministries of Commerce & Industry, Chemicals & Fertilizers, External Affairs and Health & Family Welfare. </p><p>A brochure as also the tentative programme of the Conference are available on our web site.</p><p>2. The main objective of the Conference is to showcase and highlight the major strengths and achievements of India in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare fields. </p><p>3. It will provide a unique opportunity to foreign delegates to assess the capabilities of the Indian pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors to provide the following: </p><p>- A steady and sustainable source of international quality drugs and pharmaceuticals at affordable prices.</p><p>- Setting up Joint Ventures for the manufacture of drugs </p><p>- Opportunity for commercial and technical cooperation facilities in pharma, biotech, healthcare & medical service sector.</p><p>-World class healthcare facilities available at competitive prices. 4. The event will also provide a platform for an interactive discussion among the policy makers, regulators and key players in the Pharma & Healthcare Industries in the African, GCC and ASEAN countries and will help in increasing the trade & investments from these sectors. </p><p>A product exhibition is also being organized at the venue of the Conference. </p><p>5. Also, from 2nd to 4th December, 2005, the 57th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, with the theme of Pharmacist Drug Discovery Research and Pharmaceutical Expo 2005 is being organized at Hyderabad. </p><p>Therefore, the events from 1st to 4th December, 2005, will provide a good overview of the opportunities for collaboration with India in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector for mutual benefit. </p><p>Since the time available is short, may I request you to kindly confirm your participation latest by November 20, 2005, in the enclosed proforma. </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to visit India and interact with the policy makers and industry leaders for increasing co-operation between our two nations. I am sure, you will take advantage of this opportunity. </p><p>Looking forward to hearing from you. </p><p>Best Regards.</p><p>Yours sincerely,</p><p>DB MODY Chairman </p>