Mr. Ar Rm Arun, Vice Chairman SPEL Semiconductor has accepted the invitation to join the Joint Task Force on “Shaping the Global Innovation Economy – Enhancing Co-operation in India – US Relation”.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has joined hands with the Pacific Council of the United States in establishing this Task Force. 10 to12 business leaders on both sides have been drawn from various high technology sectors. The Task Force will look at the issues which will shape the global innovation economy & identify the co-operation between India & the US.

The Task Force will produce a Report which would be simultaneously released in India & US by September 2007.

About FICCI

FICCI is the rallying point for free enterprises in India. It has empowered Indian businesses, in the changing times, to shore up their competitiveness and enhance their global reach.

With a nationwide membership of over 1500 corporates and over 500 chambers of commerce and business associations, FICCI espouses the shared vision of Indian businesses. FICCI maintains the lead as the proactive business solution provider through research, interactions at the highest political level and global networking.

The Pacific Council on International Policy is a non-partisan organization headquartered in Los Angeles comprising of Business, Civic & Government Leaders as members and activities throughout the West Coast of the United States and internationally. The Pacific Council was established in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations. Geoffrey Garrett is the President of the Pacific Council. Founded in 1995 in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, the Pacific Council is a 501c(3) not-profit organization whose work is made possible by financial contributions and in-kind support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations. They are focused on international policy issues of particular relevance to the West coast of Unites States. Former Secretary of State Mr. Warner Christopher & Mr. John Bryson, Chairman & CEO of Edison International – a major US Energy Supplier Co-chair this Council’s Board. Ms. Condolezza Rice was a Founder Board Member and Dr. Irwin Jacob, Founder & Chairman of Qualcomm are current Board members.