Objectives:

"	Forge mutually beneficial long-term partnerships between India and CIS public and private sector companies in the hydrocarbon sector
"	Explore possibilities of equity investments in CIS
"	Discuss CIS participation in NELP Rounds
"	Look at the prospects of CIS investments in India's refineries, petrochemical sector etc
"	Explore opportunities for third country collaborations in exploration and production of Oil & Gas
"	Facilitate infrastructure development, supply of equipment, operation, maintenance & expansion of existing facilities, capacity building, consultancy services etc
"	Provide a networking platform for all the stakeholders