Organized a programme in April 2003 built around the launch of a new publication "Indo-LAC Business" which focuses on doing business with Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Indo-LAC Business, a quarterly news magazine of New Media Communications, was released by Dr.V.S.Gopalkrishnan, Director General, World Trade Centre.

The bilingual (English and Spanish) magazine provides enhanced information about business opportunities in the region and would serve as a useful reference to the Indian business enterprises seeking to expand trade with the countries of Latin America and Caribbean region. The LAC region presents significant business opportunities for Indian companies, both way of trade and investment. Considering the potential that the region offers, an integrated programme called "Focus LAC" was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Exim Bank has also taken several initiatives to support such activities, which invest well with Government of India's "Focus LAC" programme. To enhance bilateral trade and commercial relations with the region, Exim Bank has extended Lines of Credit of USS 10 mn each to Banco Bradesco, Brazil, Banco de Comercio Exterior de Colombia (Bancoldex), Colombia; Corporation Andina de Fomento (CAF) ; Banco Industrial de Venezuela, Venezuela; Banco National Comercio Exterior S.N.C (Bancomext), Mexico; and Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) to promote Indian exports to the region. The lines of credit seek to expand exports of product groups identified as those with potential to increase trade between the two regions.