Muthukumar Neelamani, CFO & CEO Operations in Olam Global Agri Pte Ltd Group

Below are the scripts:

Good morning distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen!

Thank you to the organisers of the China International Import Expo and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum for giving me the opportunity to address this wonderful audience. I am very pleased to have Olam Agri present at these two very important events this year. As a global leader in the food and agriculture industry, our presence here reflects our commitment to fostering global trade and our continued commitment and confidence in the Chinese market. Our China team attended the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in 2022, which proved to be very impactful not just from a business perspective, which it was, but also to connect with the industry and all of you on a more personal level. It provided a great platform where we could exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore opportunities for mutual growth.

Speaking on behalf of my colleagues on the ground, as we approach the CIIE and the Hongqiao Forum this year, we are excited to start engaging with companies, experts, and representatives from various fields, industries, and regions. The diversity of participants reflects the global village we live in, and it is through such interactions that we can truly understand and address the challenges and opportunities of our times.

I sincerely wish the CIIE and the forum both resounding successes. It is indeed a pivotal event that brings together leaders from across the globe to discuss and shape the future of international trade and economic development. Our Olam Agri team led by Himanshu will be at the event and we are looking forward to meeting you all there. Let us seize this opportunity to network, collaborate, and create a positive impact on the world through our collective efforts. Thank you once again for having us. I am eager to embark on this journey with you.

Further reading:

Hongqiao International Economic Forum (hereinafter referred to as HQF) is held in tandem with the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Under the theme of "High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization", the 7th HQF features the main forum (the opening ceremony of the CIIE and HQF), and 19 parallel sessions under "1+4" sections, i.e. the Press Release and International Symposium on World Openness Report 2024 and parallel sessions under Opening-up for Development, Opening-up for Cooperation, Opening-up for Innovation and Opening-up for Sharing. Meanwhile, closed meetings, including roundtables for foreign-funded enterprises and promotional activities related to "Invest in China", will be organized at the 7th HQF.

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Introduction to CIIE & HQF GALA

The 7th China International Import Expo & Hongqiao International Economic Forum Gala (CIIE&HQF GALA) will continue to be held before the opening ceremony, further enhancing the quality of services provided.

Facilitate networking and meetings. The Hongqiao Forum Secretariat will promptly release guest information to support mutual networking.

Enhance media interaction. Mainstream media will be invited to the event for scheduled interviews and spontaneous on-site interviews with high-profile guests, to enhance visibility. Photography services will also be provided.

Launch the function of message reservation. The information system of the Hongqiao Forum is optimized and upgraded. This system integrates such functions as registration, information inquiry, and guest interaction. It is now operational within the Hongqiao Forum module of the "Import Expo" App and applet.