The Manipur Global Buyers and Sellers Summit 2025 kicked off at the City Convention Centre in Imphal today. The two days summit organised under the theme “Bridging Business Sans Borders” was inaugurated by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. 

The summit is being held as part of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative of the Ministry of MSME Government of India and jointly organised by the Directorate of Trade, Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur, Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Ltd and Manipur Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The event witnessed participation from neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Bangladesh and Thailand as well as representatives from Japan and several North Eastern States of India along with local entrepreneurs and businesses. As part of the summit, various stalls have been set up by local entrepreneurs and industries showcasing Manipur’s diverse range of indigenous products and innovations.

Addressing the gathering, Manipur Governor highlighted that the State represents a unique blend of natural abundance, creativity and resilience and the State offers distinctive products such as black rice, organic produce, handloom and handicrafts each enriched by the ingenuity of its people. He said that despite recent challenges, communities across Manipur including those once displaced have shown remarkable resilience, re-engaging in economic activity and creating value driven products that are not reaching both national and international markets.