Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil on Tuesday suggested the South African delegation to explore prospects of setting up joint ventures in food processing sector in the region.
A four-member delegation from South Africa led by FK Morule, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to India had called on Patil at Punjab Raj Bhawan. Discussing various issues at length, Patil said that India enjoys mature bilateral relations and strong socio-cultural linkages with South Africa. He suggested for strengthening partnerships in agriculture-related ventures especially food processing which has a major scope of collaboration.
Patil said that food processing industry is required in Punjab. He invited them to set up joint venture in this area. He said that the Punjab has achieved a major breakthrough in the agriculture sector and allied fields and State is emerging as a progressive and vibrant investment destination. Interacting with Punjab Governor, FK Morule expressed his experiences about his recent visit to various areas of Punjab. He said that in South Africa, 80 percent produce has been processed.
He said that South Africa is very advanced in infrastructure and rich in minerals and also has great potential in tourism sector. Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Principal Secretary to Governor MP Singh, Vikramjit Singh Sahney, President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Honorary Consul, the Republic of South Africa.