7 member high level delegation of Latin American and Caribbean nations calls of Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi 

The delegation discusses avenues of cooperation between Gujarat and their countries for further economic growth 

Narendra Modi suggests envoys of Latin American nations set up Trade Centre, SEZ for Wood-Timber-Marble in Gujarat 

Delegation invites Shri Modi to visit their countries with a business delegation

 

On Thursday 19th July 2012 a seven-member delegation of Latin American and Caribbean countries met Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi and discussed ways to develop economic and trade relations with the state and their region. The delegation was deeply impressed with Gujarat’s all round development.

The delegation comprised Ambassadors Carlos Duarte of Brazil, Javier Paullinich of Peru, Jaime Nualart of Mexico, Juan F. Corodero A. of Costa Rica, Ruben Ignacio Zamora Rivas of Al Salvador, Hans Deninburg of Dominic Republic and Counsel Minister of Chile Nestor Riveros.

During the meeting with Shri Modi the members of the delegation expressed their willingness to develop economic and trade relations with the state. Shri Modi during the meeting with the Latin American and Caribbean countries delegates suggested setting up Trade Centre, SEZ for Wood-Timber-Marble in Gujarat. This along with other industrial projects evinced keen interest among the members of the delegation.

They also invited Shri Modi and a business delegation from Gujarat to explore trade possibilities in their countries.

During the interaction, Shri Modi spoke about possibilities of jointly set up a Trade Centre in Gujarat, which could be immensely beneficial for both the Gujarat and the respective nations. He threw light on the investment opportunities in low-cost, high-quality manufacturing and value addition projects in the state.

Mr. Modi invited them to participate in the Gujarat’s unique ‘Festival of Nine Nights’, called ‘
Navratri Mahotsav’, in October 2012 and in the forthcoming biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors’ Summit to be held in January-2013.

Others present during the envoys’ meeting with Mr. Modi included Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Shri K. Kailashnathan, Principal Industries Secretary ShriMaheshwarSahu and iNDEXTb Managing Director Shri Mahesh Kumar.