ICMEI Launches Indo Benin Film and Cultural Forum in Association with Embassy of Benin

New Delhi- August,2025: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), in association with the Embassy of Benin in India, proudly announced the creation of the Indo Benin Film and Cultural Forum at a humble yet significant function held at the Embassy of Benin in New Delhi.

The newly formed forum is aimed at developing and promoting strong ties between the people of India and Benin through art, culture, and creative collaborations.

On this historic occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and ICMEI, and H.E. Erick Jean Marie Zinsou, Ambassador of Benin to India, expressed their shared vision of strengthening cultural diplomacy between the two nations.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Sandeep Marwah said, “The Indo Benin Film and Cultural Forum will serve as a bridge between our two countries, encouraging cultural exchange, artistic collaborations, and people-to-people connections.”

In his remarks, H.E. Erick Jean Marie Zinsou stated, “This initiative will deepen our mutual understanding and bring our countries closer through the universal language of art and culture.”

During the event, Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented the Patronship of ICMEI to Ambassador Zinsou, while the Ambassador officially nominated Dr. Marwah as the Chair of the Indo Benin Film and Cultural Forum, marking the beginning of a promising partnership.

The forum will soon launch a series of cultural activities, film screenings, festivals, and artistic exchanges to further its mission of nurturing Indo-Benin relations.