Himachal CM meets ambassadors of 50 nations to attract investment

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur held a meeting with ambassadors of 50 nations in New Delhi to attract investments for the state, an official spokesperson said Thursday.

The meeting was held on Wednesday evening to attract investors to Global Investors Meet to be held in Dharamshala on November 7 and 8, he added.

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan was also present on the occasion.

The ambassadors were detailed about the possibilities of investment in various sectors, the spokesperson said, adding that the state government also urged them to motivate and coordinate entrepreneurs, investors and trade unions of their countries for investing in sectors of their choice in Himachal Pradesh.

The Union Ministry of External Affairs would play the role of facilitator for the proposed global investors meet, Muraleedharan said on the occasion.

Thakur said, "Himachal offers better infrastructure, investor friendly and peaceful environment and liberal policies of the state government to the global investors."