Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry sign MoU to strengthen bilateral trade

Exam-focused facts from the 29 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) signed an MoU on 25 March 2026 to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
CCCI becomes the second Indian chamber and the first in South India to sign an MoU with LCCI.
Saurabh Pramod Shah, Indian Representative to Latvia, highlighted opportunities for Indian businesses in Latvia’s pharmaceuticals, education and wood industry sectors.
India’s current exports to Latvia include rubber, chemicals and vegetables.
Latvia, an EU and NATO member, offers access to a 450 million-strong European consumer base.