New Delhi, April 21(BNP): BLS International, a leading global AI-and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (IACCIA) to expand commercial attestation and related services through its network of 17 centres across India. This collaboration will make documentation processes faster, more accessible, and highly efficient for Indian businesses engaged in trade with the 22 Arab League countries. The MoU was formalised in the presence of Dr. Waiel S. H. Awwad, Secretary General (In-charge) of IACCIA, and Mrs. Charu Khosla, Chief Operating Officer – Strategic Markets, Governments and Institutions, BLS International.
The India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (IACCIA) has recently achieved a significant milestone with formal recognition from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India. This authorization empowers IACCIA to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin and facilitate attestation of commercial documents, streamlining trade processes between India and the Arab world. This development is expected to play a transformative role in boosting bilateral trade.
Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International, said,
“This collaboration marks another milestone in BLS International’s journey to facilitate global connectivity through trusted attestation and consular services. By joining hands with the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (IACCIA), we are strengthening trade between India and the Arab world and enabling greater cooperation and innovation across markets. Our focus remains on delivering seamless, secure, and scalable attestation services that support individuals and enterprises alike.”
Dr. Waiel S. H. Awwad, Secretary General (In-charge) of IACCIA, added,
“This DGFT recognition is a major institutional milestone that reinforces IACCIA’s role as a trusted bridge for commercial exchanges between India and the Arab world. Combined with our partnership with BLS International, we will now be able to expand service reach significantly and provide seamless support to businesses on both sides. This will further strengthen connectivity and open new avenues for trade and investment.”
Headquartered in New Delhi, IACCIA serves as a premier institutional platform dedicated to fostering long-term trade, investment, and business collaboration between India and the 22 Arab League countries. Officially supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and recognized by the League of Arab States, IACCIA actively promotes business delegations, B2B and B2G engagements, policy dialogue, and sector-specific initiatives with a strong emphasis on agriculture, global food security, and sustainable partnerships.
