Event Overview
The Embassy of Nepal and the Global Trade & Technology Council (India) (GTTCI) jointly hosted the 4th Global Diplomacy Gala Night 2026 at the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi on 2 November 2026. The gala brought together over 150 diplomats representing more than 55 diplomatic missions, making it one of the largest diplomatic congregations in India.
Participants
The diplomatic delegation included Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Heads of Mission and Chargés d’Affaires from countries such as Guyana, Iceland, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Nigeria, Palestine, South Sudan, Sweden, Belarus, Bhutan, El Salvador, Iraq, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Cameroon, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Netherlands, Niger, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Timor‑Leste, Togo, United States of America and Vatican City. Representatives from UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Unit and the World Health Organization also attended.
Prominent Indian personalities present included Mr. Shiv Khera; General Dalbir Singh Suhag (former Chief of Army Staff); Dr. D. R. Kaarthikeyan (former Director of the CBI); Acharya Lokesh Muni; Mr. V.C. Burman (Chairman, Dabur Group); Dr. Aruna Abhey Oswal; Ambassador Amarendra Khatua; Mr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay; Shri Rohit Kumar (IAS, Resident Commissioner, Government of Rajasthan, Bikaner House); Mr. Sachin Itkar (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation); and Yogi Priyavrat Animesh. The evening was emceed by Bollywood actress Dr. Simran Ahuja.
Launches and Announcements
A key highlight was the launch of the GTTC India‑Nepal Forum by H.E. Dr. Surendra Thapa, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nepal, alongside Dr. Gaurav Gupta (Founder President, GTTCI) and Mr. Dhiraj Dhar Gupta (Chairman, GTTCI). The forum aims to facilitate bilateral trade, investment, infrastructure development, tourism, healthcare and technology cooperation between India and Nepal.
The gala also unveiled GTTCI AV 2026, a new platform intended to open further avenues for international partnerships and global engagement.
Partners and Sponsors
The event was supported by a range of partners and sponsors. Gold Partner: Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune (Dr. Girish Desai). Associate Partners included Attorneys @ Work (Mr. Neeraj Sharma), R.D Infrastructures (Mr. Rahul Dua), Ajaya Infra Advisors Private Limited (Mr. Sunny Gaur) and Cofida Coffee Soda (Mr. Mayur Singhal). Support Partners comprised Agri Gati (LendenX Private Limited, Dr. Shailendra Pratap Singh), Topline Print Media Pvt. Ltd. (Mr. Kapil Khandelwal), Areness Consulting Private Limited (Mr. Sagar Aggarwal), Vitez Rioma Impexo Private Limited (Mr. Gagon Deep, Mukul Garg and Associates, Mr. Mukul Garg) and Guidance Forever. Gift Partners featured Shri & Sam (Dr. Pawan Kansal), Gems Mines (Mr. Amit Gupta), Prabhat Prakashan (Mr. Piyush Kumar Agarwal), The Flask Club (Dr. Urvashi Mittal), Honey and Dough (Mr. Anoop Chhawchharia) and Rosa Herbalcare (Mr. Rao Charan Singh). Media Partners were Envoy Excellency (Mr. Nitesh Gautam) and ET Government.
Significance
The gala underscored the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering economic partnerships, with more than 30 officials from the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra participating. The event’s theme—“Creating Partnerships in Education, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Technology”—reflected a focus on sectors central to economic growth and sustainable development. The launch of the India‑Nepal Forum and the unveiling of AV 2026 signal GTTCI’s intent to translate diplomatic relationships into tangible trade and investment opportunities.