Bengaluru: As the state is gearing up to host ‘Invest Karnataka’ scheduled for February 3-5, 2016, seven countries have decided to participate as global partners in the event.

An official release said that Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Sweden had come forward and agreed to participate as global partners for the meet.

A statement from the state government said, “Partner countries at ‘Invest Karnataka 2016’ are committed to making investments and providing technical support to the state.”

Organizers will provide every partner country with a session to highlight the trade and investment opportunities in their markets, along with exhibition space and sector specific seminars.

The state government has also appointed country specific nodal officers as points of contact for all global investments that would emanate during the summit.

The state has conducted several road shows, meetings and various events in several locations in the country and overseas, thus aiming for maximum investments in Karnataka from global investors.

(Agencies)