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Diplomats talk culture business at Goa film fest

The New Indian Express Belagavi

November 22, 2025

THE 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Friday served as a platform for the Centre to explore new pathways to advance bilateral audiovisual cooperation, with a focus on co-production opportunities, creativeeconomy growth, and deeper cultural exchange.

- PARVEZ SULTAN @ Panaji

On the sidelines of the festival being held in Goa’s capital city in Panaji, diplomats from different countries participated in an Ambassadors’ Roundtable, which focused on unlocking economic value through co-production treaties, fostering cultural, technological exchange, easing regulatory challenges for filmmakers abroad, and building a more interconnected creative landscape.

Ambassadors of Cuba and Nepal, senior diplomats representing Israel, Guyana, Australia, Ireland, Morocco, Togo, and Cote d'Ivoire, were in attendance at the roundtable. On the occasion, they shared insights into the film industries in their respective nations.

This story is from the November 22, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Belagavi.

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