Highlighting the initiatives taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to channelise its significant resources towards inclusive growth of all constituents of economy and society, President Pranab Mukherjee has said that this is an opportune moment for Belarus companies to invest in India.
President Mukherjee said India is a fast growing economy and an expanding market for investors and business partners, and a fascinating land of ancient culture and incredible regional diversities for tourists and academicians.
“Government of India is taking a number of initiatives to channelize our significant resources towards inclusive growth of all constituents of our economy and society – by encouraging investment, reviving the manufacturing sector, promoting skill development, developing smart cities and improving sanitation and cleanliness – especially of our rivers,” President Mukherjee said.
“Belarus has competencies in many of these areas, especially in construction machinery, urban development, vocational training and niche areas of manufacturing and technology. I would emphasize that this is an opportune moment
Indian companies are also keen to partner with Belarus in these sectors,” he added.
President Mukherjee further said that common interests in various fields have linked India and Belarus in a long standing and fruitful partnership for mutual benefit.
“India attaches great value to our friendship and co-operation with Belarus. Our common interests in the field of science and technology, our complementarities in the fields of information technology and engineering, our collaboration in energy and in pharmaceuticals, cooperation in defence, have linked our countries in a long standing, fruitful partnership for mutual benefit,” he said at the reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to Belarus, Manoj K. Bharti, here.
President Mukherjee expressed his delight at the widespread appreciation of Indian culture and traditions in Belarus.
“I am indeed heartened to note the deep and widespread appreciation of Indian culture and traditions in Belarus. Many in Belarus have trained in classical Indian dance and music. I am glad that after completing their training, they are encouraged to further disseminate what they have learned – to other interested young people of Belarus,” he said.
The President is presently on a two-day state visit to Belarus. (ANI)