Seychelles seeks India's cooperation in developing MSME sector

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 04 2014 | 8:32 PM IST
Tourism and Culture Minister of Seychelles Alain St Ange today met Union Minister Kalraj Mishra and sought India's cooperation in developing the MSME sector by exchanging expertise between the two nations.
He also stated that Seychelles could be considered as the gateway to Africa and that there is tremendous scope improving bilateral trade between both the countries.
Stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to strengthen relations with neighbouring countries and to work towards peace and prosperity in the region, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) Minister Mishra assured Seychelles of all help and cooperation in the development of MSME sector.
The Minister also invited Ange to visit the NSIC-TECHMART exhibition which will be held during the India International Trade Fair at New Delhi in November 2014.
The Seychelles Minister was accompanied by H E Waven William, the High Commissioner of Seychelles to India and a six member business delegation. The Indian side was represented by MSME Secretary Madhav Lal, Joint Secretaries in the MSME Ministry S N Tripathi and and B H Anil Kumar.
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First Published: Aug 04 2014 | 8:32 PM IST

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