About us
Institutional concept and activity brief for the India & Southeast Asia Romania Chamber of Commerce.
Legal nature
The India & Southeast Asia Romania Chamber of Commerce is intended to be established in Romania as an independent non profit association operating under Romanian law. It functions as an international business and institutional cooperation platform with cross regional scope covering Romania, India, and countries in Southeast Asia.
Purpose
The purpose of the association is to facilitate economic cooperation, investment partnerships, industrial collaboration, institutional dialogue, educational cooperation, and cultural exchange between participating countries and partners.
The association acts as a neutral platform connecting companies, institutions, investors, academic organizations, and public bodies that seek structured access to cross regional opportunities.
Nature of activity
The association operates as a cooperation and facilitation platform and does not function as a political organization, lobbying body, financial intermediary, or trade authority. It complements existing embassies, chambers of commerce, and governmental agencies by supporting practical cooperation and project development.
Scope of mandate
The association may operate across all lawful sectors relevant to cross border cooperation including but not limited to:
- Trade and investment facilitation
- Industrial and manufacturing cooperation
- Technology and innovation partnerships
- Infrastructure and logistics collaboration
- Energy and sustainability initiatives
- Education partnerships and academic cooperation
- Skills development and training programs
- Cultural exchange and diplomacy initiatives
- Research and development cooperation
- Business delegations and missions
- Conferences and institutional forums
- Strategic project facilitation
Core functions
The association may undertake or facilitate activities including:
- Connecting partners and stakeholders
- Organizing delegations and roundtables
- Supporting market entry initiatives
- Facilitating partnerships and joint ventures
- Promoting dialogue between business and institutions
- Supporting cooperation programs between universities and companies
- Assisting in identification of investment opportunities
- Promoting cross regional initiatives and cooperation projects
Geographical scope
Primary operational focus is Romania, India, and Southeast Asia. The association may cooperate with partners globally where relevant to its objectives.
Participation model
Participation is open to companies, institutions, universities, investors, development organizations, diplomatic missions, and individual experts interested in cross regional cooperation.
Participation may take the form of:
- Corporate participation
- Institutional partnership
- Advisory participation
- Project participation
Participation is voluntary and does not create governance or financial obligations unless separately agreed in writing.
Governance concept
The association is governed by founding members and a board structure defined in the statute. Advisory bodies may be established composed of international experts, institutional representatives, or senior figures who provide strategic guidance without legal liability.
Founding and senior institutional supporters may remain non public until completion of their official mandates or institutional obligations.
Operational principles
- Neutral and non political
- Independent and international in scope
- Transparent governance
- Results oriented activities
- Long term partnership focus
- Compliance with Romanian and international law
Positioning
The association is intended to function as a long term international cooperation platform supporting real partnerships, concrete projects, and measurable outcomes between Europe, India, and Southeast Asia.
Its value lies in trusted networks, institutional credibility, and structured facilitation rather than representation or regulatory authority.
Legal drafting guidance for counsel
For statute preparation, the association should be drafted with:
- Broad activity objects
- International cooperation mandate
- Right to establish branches or representations
- Ability to form councils and working groups
- Ability to cooperate with governments and institutions
- Ability to organize events and delegations
- Authority to sign cooperation agreements and MoUs
- Authority to support projects and partnerships
- Authority to accept sponsorships or grants where lawful
This should be without limitations that could restrict sector scope or geographic activity.
Closing positioning statement
The association is conceived as a permanent international platform for cooperation between Europe, India, and Southeast Asia and is structured to operate at corporate, institutional, and governmental interaction levels.