(MENAFN- KNN India) High Commissioner of Canada, Nadir Patel called upon Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday to offer help in setting up of the state's first horticulture university.
Patel said his country is interested in investment opportunities in Haryana offered by its promising new draft industrial policy, speeding up of western peripheral expressway and the focus on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
There is also the possibility to set up joint ventures in in the areas of developing smart cities, defence technology, education, micro irrigation and brackish water, skill development, renewable energy, health and industry sector, agriculture and museums.
Patel informed that Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne will lead a 100-member business delegation to Haryana on February 2 and 3, 2016.
He apprised the chief minister that Canadian pension fund have over 700 billion dollars and Haryana is one of the core areas of priority for Canadian investment.
He added that his visit was in pursuance of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada in April.
Chief Minister Khattar assured him of all assistance in further strengthening the bilateral relations.
He expressed his expectation to join hands with Canada for development of Haryana through all possible partnerships between governments, companies and educational institutions. They are particular looking for specialisation in skill development of our youth so that they become more employable.
Khattar informed that the state government's decisions to open a medical college in each district and of setting up of three museums in the state after the Rakhigarhi finds offered new avenues for bilateral assistance from Canada.
He said Canada will also start a non-stop flight between Toronto and New Delhi from November 3, 2015 which would help further boost mutual cooperation between Canada and India.
He added they have mutual interest and always have a strong relationship with Indian government. While India has a massive economy, 70 per cent of Canada's GDP is driven by small and medium enterprises. (KNN Bureau)
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