Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- Can civilisational ties translate into business deals? That is the central proposition of the Global Impact Forum II (GIF II), which will bring together political leaders, diplomats, investors, startups and cultural representatives in Mumbai on September 5-6, just days before India hosts the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The Forum, themed "Civilizational Legacy", is being organised by AP Globale in partnership with the Maharashtra government and is seeking to carve out a distinct role from the official BRICS Summit by focusing on the link between culture, soft power and commerce.
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