United States (US) Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Friday said both US and Odisha can collaborate in many areas, including investment, climate change and disaster management.
Stressing upon ease of doing business, Verma during an interaction with mediapersons here said many private sector companies are interested to work in Odisha, and the US too is interested in US-Odisha closer ties in investment, climate change and disaster management.
Verma also highlighted the bilateral relationship between his country and India and said both the countries should continue to grow together.
Earlier in the day, Verma met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the State Secretariat and discussed on strengthening of business relationship between the US and Odisha.
Patnaik sought to expand the cooperation of the US in developing information technology and the electronics industry in Odisha.
He also highlighted the initiatives taken by the State Government to promote ease of doing business.
“Discussed US-Odisha closer ties in investment, climate change and disaster management with @USAmbIndia Shri Richard Verma,” tweeted the Chief Minister.
Patnaik too stressed on increasing cooperation between Odisha and the US in the education and tourism sectors.
“Discussed how the US and Odisha can collaborate on many areas including in investments, climate change and disaster management,” tweeted Verma. Earlier too, Verma interacted with some business leaders of the State and gained insights into improving business climate in the State.
The business leaders also apprised the Ambassador about the conducive atmosphere in the State for investment. Verma also met Governor SC Jamir and discussed ties between Odisha and the US.