Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday (local time) pushed for closer trade ties between India and Costa Rica during India's first VVIP visit to the Central American country.

"In his first engagement in Costa Rica, VP @MVenkaiahNaidu addressed #IndiaCostaRica Business Forum following a presentation by @comexcr Minister Dyala Jimenez. Called for cooperation in innovative technologies, Biotech, Agriculture, Renewables among others," Raveesh Kumar, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson tweeted on Friday.

"Both our countries share close business ties.

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