Consul General attended the Scottish Chambers of Commerce's Annual Business Address in Glasgow last night. He met Rt Hon John Swinney, The First Minister of Scotland; SCC President Rodney Ayre; and Scottish & Indian business representatives. The occasion provided an opportunity to build on the momentum of the First Minister’s recent visit to India, which SCC joined. At the event the First Minister reflected on his recent visit and emphasised Scotland’s commitment to sustained cooperation with India, stressing that the opportunities created by the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) must be translated into practical benefits for businesses and people. Rodney Ayre also highlighted how engagement with Indian businesses is opening new commercial opportunities, underlining the importance of turning international relationships into investment and jobs. SCC also announced SCC-India Business Network at the event. Building on the India–Scotland Business Forum in Glasgow and the SCC–FICCI Business Forum in New Delhi, SCC’s planned return delegation to India in early 2027 will help sustain the growing momentum in India–Scotland trade and economic cooperation.