High Commissioner of The Republic Of South Africa calls on Punjab Governor
Author(s): City Air NewsF.K. Morule, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to India calls on Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shivraj V. Patil at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh. Chandigarh, January 28, 2014: ...
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F.K. Morule, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to India calls on Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shivraj V. Patil at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh.
Chandigarh, January 28, 2014: A four member delegation from South Africa led by F.K. Morule, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to India today called on Shivraj V. Patil, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh at Punjab Raj Bhavan.
Discussing various issues at length, Patil said India enjoys mature bilateral relations and strong socio-cultural linkages with South Africa. He suggested for strengthening partnerships in agri-related ventures especially food processing which has a major scope of collaboration. He said that food processing industry is required in Punjab and he invited them to set up joint venture in this area. He said that the Punjab has achieved a major breakthrough in the agriculture sector and allied fields and state is emerging as a progressive and vibrant investment destination.
Patil further said that there is a big scope in the area of Solar Energy. He said that bold initiatives have already been taken for the generation of more power with focus on tapping solar energy to meet growing demand in different sector of economy.
Patil said that India’s economic capability is growing at a faster pace. It has enormous dynamism and potential. He said that there was a major scope to further expand economic & business cooperation in various fields.
Interacting with Punjab Governor, F.K. Morule expressed his experiences about his recent visit to various areas of Punjab. He said that in South Africa 80% produce has been processed. He said that South Africa is very advanced in infrastructure and rich in minerals and also has great potential in tourism sector.
Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included M.P. Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor, Vikramjit Singh Sahney, President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Honorary Consul, the Republic of South Africa.//punjab news live, punjab news online, punjab news, punjab news headlines, punjab breaking news, india news, punjab news, world news,
