Punjab and UK agree for additional tie up in agriculture, IT, meals processing, larger training, sports activities, public transport and biomass sectors
Chandigarh, Could 26
Punjab and the UK (UK) on Thursday agreed for an additional tie up in agriculture, Info and Know-how (IT), meals processing, larger training, sports activities, public transport (electrical buses) and biomass sectors.
The choice was taken throughout a gathering between the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and British Excessive Commissioner Alex Ellis, who referred to as on the previous at his official residence, right here, within the morning.
Throughout the assembly, it was agreed that there’s a large potential of collaboration between Punjab and the UK in these sectors. Mann stated laborious working and resilient Punjabis have already made a mark in these sectors. Nevertheless, he stated, the superior expertise from the UK could be useful in additional harnessing the hidden potential.
Welcoming the British traders, the CM stated the state authorities will guarantee single-window on-line clearances to all of the traders within the state.
He stated the federal government will make sure the traders get a clean and hassle-free mechanism to put money into the state.
Had pleasure of internet hosting British Excessive Commissioner @AlexWellis as we speak. Mentioned the prospects of partnership in Training, IT and numerous different sectors.
Have additionally acquired assurance from him to think about the demand of direct flights between Punjab and UK. pic.twitter.com/3sFIPO2Ehr
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) Could 26, 2022
Mann stated he’s already in contact with numerous potential traders from the UK excited about investing within the state.
Flagging the problem of direct flights from Chandigarh to London Heathrow Airport, the CM stated it should facilitate the passengers from 5 states generally, and that of Punjab, specifically. He stated the direct flight will act as a window for Punjabis to the western world. He stated a lot of airways have been already in contact with him for beginning their flights submit approval.
The British Excessive Commissioner assured the CM all of the attainable assist on this regard.
He stated the UK may be very eager in firming up funding with the state in the important thing sectors. Ellis lauded the zero-tolerance stance towards corruption and stated it should assist in boosting confidence of traders within the state.