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Brussels (Belgium), 22 November 2006: European Union-India Aviation Summit, jointly organized by European Commission and the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India, will take place in New Delhi on 23-24 November 2006. The Summit aims to enhance political and industrial co-operation between India and the EU in aviation sector. India is one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets and of strategic importance to EU and its industry. India is also taking a lead in market opening in Asia.

"The EU and its industry have much to offer India in facing the significant challenges of unprecedented growth in air traffic," said Vice-President Jacques Barrot, Commissioner for Transport, before leaving for India. "The EU-India Aviation Summit is an excellent opportunity for bringing together top-level policy makers and industry executives to identify priority areas for enhanced co-operation."

The Summit will be opened by Vice-President Jacques Barrot and Shri Praful Patel, Minister for Civil Aviation of India. The European delegation includes nearly 150 representatives from airlines, airports, aerospace industries, national governments and the European Commission. A similar number of Indian participants will attend. A parallel exhibition on EU and India aviation opportunities and co-operation is also being organized.

(Www.mediabharti.com)