Global Economic Cooperation 2026 to Explore New Pathways in a Multipolar World

Mumbai: Senior policymakers, global CEOs, investors and leaders of multilateral institutions from India and abroad will convene in Mumbai from February 17 to 19 for the inaugural Global Economic Cooperation 2026 (GEC), a high-level, invitation-only forum focused on redefining economic diplomacy and cooperation in an increasingly multipolar world.

The summit is being convened by the Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the Government of Maharashtra.

The FECC is guided by a governing body comprising Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Patron, Vijay Chauthaiwale, BJP in-charge for Foreign Affairs, as Director, and Priyam Gandhi-Mody, Founder of Vishwamitra Research Foundation, as Director and Curator.

Positioned at a time of global economic transition, GEC 2026 will focus on deeper structural shifts reshaping global commerce, investment flows and economic governance. The forum will feature structured discussions on infrastructure financing, advanced manufacturing, technology systems, energy transition and resilient supply chains.

High-level plenaries and closed-door sessions will deliberate on economic corridors, investment partnerships, digital connectivity, ESG frameworks and emerging technologies, areas increasingly central to economic sovereignty and global stability.

Speaking on the vision behind the summit, Priyam Gandhi-Mody said the global economy is entering a decisive decade marked by fragmentation and uncertainty. “Through GEC 2026, India is stepping forward to bring together governments, investors and industry leaders to shape practical pathways for cooperation across capital, infrastructure, technology and energy,” she said.

Vijay Chauthaiwale said India’s growing global partnerships under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have strengthened its leadership role. “Economic engagement today is inseparable from geopolitics. GEC 2026 underlines India’s commitment to shaping cooperative and rules-based economic frameworks,” he said.

On the final day, the summit will also witness the launch of the Emerging Leaders Circle, a platform engaging young business leaders through curated discussions on global economic change and innovation. The initiative will be held in collaboration with leading institutions including IIMs and Columbia University.

Envisaged as an annual global forum, GEC aims to bring together ministerial leadership, sovereign investors and CEOs from key sectors such as infrastructure, logistics, ports, clean energy, AI, fintech and advanced manufacturing to strengthen global cooperation.