Partnerships to Be Strengthened in Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Investment, Agriculture, Food Processing, IT and Tourism
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh –
During the Haryana–Africa Strategic Partnership Meeting held on Friday at Surajkund in Faridabad, Ambassadors and High Commissioners from various African countries expressed their desire to further strengthen partnerships with Haryana in the areas of skill development, entrepreneurship, industrial investment, agriculture, food processing, IT, tourism and cultural cooperation. Collaboration between African nations and the Haryana Government in these sectors is expected to generate employment opportunities for youth.
The international representatives appreciated the Haryana Government’s policies, digital systems and industrial facilitation mechanisms, and expressed confidence in developing concrete cooperation in the future. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini assured the representatives that the Haryana Government would extend full cooperation and support at every level to strengthen areas of trade partnership.
The representative of South Africa, Peter Sacks, expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Haryana in skill and entrepreneurship-based programmes, tourism development, skill-based employment for youth, and sectors related to the food processing industry. He stated that joint initiatives in these areas would prove mutually beneficial for both sides.
The High Commissioner of Tanzania, Anisa Kapufi, referred to the already established partnerships between Haryana and Tanzania. She stated that farmers from Haryana are playing a leading role in agriculture, trade, mining, manufacturing, and the plywood industry in Tanzania. She added that the traditional cooperation between the two regions will continue to grow stronger in the future, and both sides are committed to developing new opportunities together.
The High Commissioner of Rwanda, Ms. Jacqueline Mukangira, praised Haryana’s Single Window System and the swift and transparent industrial approval process, noting that it provides an extremely conducive environment for investors. She highlighted special opportunities for Rwandan investors in Haryana and formally invited participation in G2G and business meetings.
The High Commissioner of Ghana, Professor Kwasi, stated that African countries have extensive coffee production, and Haryana’s efforts in coffee processing and marketing are commendable. He expressed interest in enhancing cooperation with Haryana in the trade of Shea Butter. He also appreciated the Haryana Government’s digital systems and IT infrastructure, expressing strong interest in joint initiatives in these sectors.
The High Commissioner of Uganda, Professor Joyce, said that during her six-year tenure in India, she has witnessed Haryana’s remarkable progress. She expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Haryana in natural resource-based industries and the manufacturing sector. She also mentioned that Uganda offers a one-month free visa-on-arrival facility to Indian citizens and invited entrepreneurs and youth from Haryana to explore opportunities for work and investment in various sectors.
The Deputy Chief from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Cooperation of Egypt stated that Haryana has achieved notable development across various sectors. She said that trade and cultural relations between Egypt and Haryana are already strong and can be given new direction through industrial cooperation, tourism, and cultural exchange.
The representatives present at the meeting unanimously observed that Haryana’s progressive policies, swift decision-making system, and investor-friendly environment provide a strong foundation for long-term and result-oriented partnerships with African nations.