Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh and South African State Gauteng will work in tandem in industrial, cultural and education sectors. There are immense possibilities of mutual cooperation between two States.
Chouhan was holding discussions with a delegation accompanying Premier of South African State Gauteng M David Mukhura here on Monday. Makhura said that both States will benefit from mutual ties. An MoU for mutual cooperation was also signed on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh is the fastest growing State in the country. Its economic and agriculture growth rates are maximum in the country. Special attention is being paid in the state to industrial development and investment. South Africa and India have historic ties. Mahatma Gandhi had connected India to South Africa. Both States will chalk out a roadmap jointly for mutual cooperation in trade, culture and education sectors.
The Premier of Gauteng Mukhara said that like Madhya Pradesh, his State is also in the middle of the country (South Africa). His State has 36 per cent contribution in South Africa’s GDP, 42 per cent in industrial production, 10 per cent in agriculture production and 62 per cent in exports. On the basis of this common factor, he finds Madhya Pradesh closer to him. The State has better opportunities for industries and trade. We are striving for improvement and expansion in manufacturing sector. He said that he is much impressed by Madhya Pradesh’s achievements in various sectors.