US Commerce Secretary to lead his first trade mission to India

WASHINGTON: US Commerce Secretary John Bryson today announced to lead a high-powered trade mission to India, with an eye on the country's USD 1 trillion infrastructure sector market that would take him to New Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai.

"This mission builds on President (Barack) Obama's historic visit to India two years ago, when he said before the Indian Parliament that the US-India relationship will be one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century. I couldn't agree more," Bryson said in a statement.

"I am looking forward to connecting American business leaders to new opportunities in India's rising infrastructure sector, and encouraging Indian businesses and individuals to invest in and visit the United States," he said.

"India is one of the world's fastest growing economies, and its large market presents an important opportunity for US companies to sell their goods and services to some of the 95 percent of consumers who live beyond our borders and boost job creation at home," said Bryson, whose delegation would comprise of 16 big American companies.

The companies include Autodesk, Black & Veatch Corporation, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, CH2MHill, EHDD, General Electric, Innovari, Jacobs Engineering Group, LORD Corporation, Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch, MeadWestvaco Corporation, OSISoft LLC, PwC, Syneren Technologies Corporation, Target Engineering Group and URS Corporation.

During the mission, Bryson will meet with senior-level Indian officials to advocate for US export opportunities in India's rapidly expanding infrastructure sector, and promote investment opportunities in America - both key priorities of the Obama Administration.