Chinese Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ai Ping called on Panchayats, Rural Development, Social Justice and Cooperatives Minister Gopal Bhargava here on Saturday.
Ai Ping was on a one-day visit to Madhya Pradesh. He held discussions with Bhargava on establishment of industries by Chinese industrialists in rural areas and possibilities of investment in Madhya Pradesh. Ai Ping said that he is very impressed by the State’s development and there are immense investment opportunities here in the present scenario.
In view of positive efforts of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for industrial development in Madhya Pradesh, a number of Chinese industrialists are interested in investing in the State. He said that his Madhya Pradesh visit will motivate Chinese investors and increase their trust to invest in the State. Ai Ping invited Gopal Bhargava for Chinese visit in June this year. Senior officers of Chinese embassy in New Delhi and delegation of Chinese industrialists were also present on the occasion. Bhargava greeted all guests with bouquets.
Bhargava informed Ai Ping that Madhya Pradesh is one of the pioneering States in the country in development sector. Investment can be made here in agro processing, agriculture implements, advanced farming & horticulture technique, building material, electronics, textiles, toys and leather goods industries. Bhargava said that there is immense investment possibility in developing Sanchi as famous international tourism destination. He informed that China can cooperate in making available resources of livelihood and employment by setting up Chinese Economic Zone in the State.
Bhargava also apprised Ping about the State’s important features, good governance and outstanding works undertaken in social sector. He informed the Chinese Deputy Minister that since Madhya Pradesh is in the heartland of the country, it has direct road, rail and air connectivity with major cities. He also informed about state government’s attractive industrial policy, abundant availability of land and natural resources, skilled personnel in engineering and management sectors and skilled and semi-skilled labourers.
It is noteworthy that over 150 delegates of 80 industries of China led by Chinese ambassador in India Wei Wei had participated in Haat of India held at Bhopal from December 21 to 23. Of these, over 40 Chinese companies had evinced keen interest in investing in Madhya Pradesh. Ping came to Madhya Pradesh following positive feedback for investment in Madhya Pradesh given by Chinese investors.