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DESCRIPTION:Office of Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales \n\n200 W. W
 ashington St. Indianapolis\, IN 46204\n\n \n\n  \n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n
 Thursday\, March 27\, 2025\n\n \n\nSecretary of State Diego Morales Promote
 s Indiana at \n\nMajor India Tech Industry Conferences \n\n \n\nNEW DELHI &
  HYDERABAD\, INDIA-  (March 27\, 2025) - Indiana Secretary of State Diego M
 orales recently concluded an impactful visit to India\, where he was invite
 d to speak on the topic of forging international alliances for tech leaders
 hip at the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)
  Global Confluence meeting in New Delhi. NASSCOM’s 3\,000 member companies 
 represent India’s $245 billion international technology industry. \n\n \n\n
 Secretary Morales promoted Indiana as an ideal base for North American indu
 stry and served as the keynote speaker at the giant India Electronics & Com
 puter Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) INDIASOFT 2025 conference.  T
 his marked the 25th year for the INDIASOFT conference\, an international ne
 tworking event with over 1\,500 exhibitors and 400 delegates from 70 countr
 ies.  \n\n \n\nSecretary Morales’ tour also included meetings with top gove
 rnment officials\, dignitaries and business leaders. During the visit\, Sec
 retary Morales emphasized the importance of promoting Indiana as a destinat
 ion for business investment\, innovation\, and growth. At several business 
 forums\, Secretary Morales highlighted Indiana’s thriving industries- inclu
 ding advanced manufacturing\, technology\, agriculture\, life sciences\, as
  well as logistics and infrastructure advantages- which underscore the stat
 e’s strong economic foundation and commitment to international partnerships
 .\n\n \n\nSecretary Morales discussed opportunities for investment and trad
 e with the Governor of Telangana\, Members of Parliament\, Minister of Stat
 e for Commerce & Industry\, the state Minister of Information Technology an
 d the Mayor of Hyderabad.  Secretary Morales strengthened ties with the May
 or of Hyderabad\, which is an Indianapolis sister city.  \n\n \n\nSecretary
  Morales thanked American officials at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi\, and 
 at the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad. He also spoke to the Indo-Ameri
 can Chamber of Commerce (IACC).\n\n \n\n“Visiting India is an invaluable op
 portunity to strengthen Indiana’s economic ties with one of the world’s fas
 test-growing economies. By fostering deeper partnerships\, we can unlock ne
 w avenues for trade\, innovation\, and collaborations\, ensuring that both 
 Indiana and India continue to thrive on the international stage. I look for
 ward to seeing the long-term impact of our discussions on Indiana’s economi
 c growth and international influence\,” said Diego Morales\, Indiana Secret
 ary of State. \n\n \n\nThe visit to India represents a critical opportunity
  to deepen Indiana’s economic and diplomatic reach and share our state’s st
 ory with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Secretary Morales al
 so extended an invitation to several dignitaries and tech industry leaders 
 to visit Indiana\, further enhancing business\, trade\, and cultural relati
 ons. \n\n \n\nForeign businesses located in Indiana must register with and 
 obtain certificates of authority to conduct business in the state from the 
 Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s office is typically among the 
 first contacts international businesses make in the state. According to For
 bes\, Indiana is ranked as one of the best states to start a business. Rece
 nt legislative initiatives aimed at tracking foreign ownership of businesse
 s and agricultural assets call upon the Secretary of State to collect and r
 eport on foreign investments. The Secretary of State is known as the state’
 s chief protocol officer.\n\n \n\nThe 10-day trip was privately funded.  Tr
 avel dates were determined by pre-scheduled conferences and speaking invita
 tions.  No agency or taxpayer funds were used.   Pictures are attached and 
 available for use.  \n\n \n\nSecretary of State Diego Morales\n\n@SOSDiegoM
 orales\n\n@sosdiegomorales\n\n \n\n-30-\n\nMedia Contact – Lindsey Eaton 31
 7.775.8909 or leaton1@sos.in.gov
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SUMMARY:Secretary of State Diego Morales Promotes Indiana at  Major India T
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