How Will Global Economic Cooperation 2026 Enhance Infrastructure Financing and Supply Chain Resilience?
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Mumbai, Jan 16 (NationPress) India is preparing to host the Global Economic Cooperation 2026 (GEC), focusing on the evolution of economic diplomacy, collaboration, and capital alignment in a world that is increasingly multipolar, according to the Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC).
Key policymakers, global CEOs, investors, and leaders from multilateral institutions, both from India and abroad, are anticipated to gather for this significant event in Mumbai, scheduled for February 17.
The conference will provide a structured engagement encompassing infrastructure financing, advanced manufacturing, technology systems, energy transitions, and resilient supply chains, emphasizing cooperation that goes beyond trade.
High-level plenary sessions and closed-door discussions will concentrate on economic corridors, investment partnerships, digital connectivity, ESG frameworks, and governance of emerging technologies—areas that are now pivotal for economic sovereignty and global stability.
The Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC), a non-profit organization, will facilitate the meeting in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Maharashtra, as stated in an announcement.
According to Priyam Gandhi-Mody, Director of the FECC, “The global economy is entering a decisive decade where nations must guard against threats of fragmentation, protectionism, and uncertainty.”
Through the Global Economic Cooperation 2026, India is taking the initiative to bring together governments, investors, and industry leaders to outline practical pathways for collaboration in capital, infrastructure, technology, and energy, reflecting the realities of a multipolar world and our collective responsibility for global prosperity, said Gandhi-Mody.
On the summit's third day, the GEC 2026 will unveil the Emerging Leaders Circle, a specialized platform aimed at engaging young business innovators and future leaders through curated panels and discussions focusing on global economic changes and innovation.
This initiative will be launched in partnership with prominent academic institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and Columbia University.
“Envisioned as an annual gathering, the forum will unite ministerial leaders, sovereign and institutional investors, and CEOs from crucial sectors such as infrastructure, logistics, ports, clean energy, AI, fintech, and advanced manufacturing,” the statement added.