PunjabChief MinisterCaptainAmarinder Singhtoday proposed a strategic tie-up between PHD Chamber Of Commerceand the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber to boost trade between the two countries.
The proposal came during talks with Canadian Consulate GeneralChristopher Gibbins, who called on him here this evening, according to an Official Spokesperson
Gibbins told the Chief Ministerthat Canadawas keen to forge strategic business alliances with Punjabin the sectors of Dairy, Animal Sciences, IT, Agriculture and Food Processing, citing Punjab's proven track record and expertise in these fields. Canada, he said, was keen to exploit the potential of Punjabin these fields.
The chief minister, on his part, suggested collaboration between the two chambers to facilitate visits by Canadian delegations to Punjabto explore investments in the industrial sector.
Pointing to the excellent air connectivity from Punjab's two international airports -- Amritsarand Mohali-- in addition to a robust network of domestic air terminals from various cities, the Chief Ministersaid the infrastructure of Punjabwas designed to propel industrialisation.
With many international carriers showing interesting in starting direct flights from Chandigarh to Canada, United States, South East Asian Countries etc, the connectivity will get a further boost, enabling promotion of trade and commerce, he added.
Amarinder apprised the Consulate Generalabout the investor and industry friendly initiatives taken by his government to encourage entrepreneurship and industry.
He gave the examples of Single Window, lucrative incentives, cheap power, affordable and peaceful labour besides congenial industrial climate as some of the major factors aimed at promoting Punjabas the most favoured investment destination.
The Chief Ministerinvited the Canadian industry to participate, in a big way, in the proposed investors' meet planned to be held soon under the aegis of Invest Punjab
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