Israel offers to work with AP in agriculture, water management

Israel today said it is keen to work with Andhra Pradesh government in agriculture and water management sectors.
This was conveyed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu when Israeli Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon met him here.
"Given that Israel is a water-scarce region, we have excelled in using water efficiently and have pioneered water management systems," said Carmon, who called on Naidu at the Secretariat, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Carmon said Israeli technology could help the state in waste management, recycling and desalination of water.
Stating that Andhra Pradesh is keen to use Israeli expertise and technology, the Chief Minister asked the Ambassador to also work with his Government in the area of skill upgradation.

"Identify areas that you are interested to work with AP Government and we will facilitate the process and begin working with you," Naidu added.

Carmon invited the Chief Minister to visit Israel and study efficient water management systems in the West Asian country.
Meanwhile, India's High Commissioner to Nigeria A R Ghanashyam also met Naidu and outlined the areas in which the State and the West African country could work together.
According to Ghanashyam, Nigeria believes there is good scope to work with AP in gas sector.
The Chief Minister explained the opportunities available in Andhra Pradesh and sought to know sectors in which Nigeria is willing to collaborate with the AP Government, the statement added.