Chad looks for more cooperation with India
September 7th, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A seven-member delegation from the central African state of Chad is in India to boost ties, especially in the areas of hydrocarbons, minerals and agriculture.
The delegation, led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, African integration and international cooperation, Mahamat Bechir Okormi, and including Minister of Commerce and Industry Youssouf Abassalah, arrived in Delhi Saturday on a four-day visit.
Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur met with the delegation Monday, during which both sides expressed a desire to further enhance bilateral cooperation.
“The Chadian delegation particularly emphasized the possibilities of cooperation in the areas of hydrocarbons, minerals and agriculture,” said a press release issued by ministry of external affairs.
A Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations was signed by Preneet Kaur from the Indian side and Mahamat Bechir Okormi from the Chadian side.
The delegation expressed appreciation for India’s Line of Credit for $50 million extended for five projects through Team-9 initiative, that comprises of eight West and Central African countries seeking to benefit in technical and economic spheres through cooperation with India.
“It (Chad) also sought more assistance for several projects which will be considered by India,” said the press release.
- India, Rwanda sign pacts; to ramp up business ties - Feb 17, 2012
- India pitches for greater development ties with Africa - Mar 19, 2012
- India-Ethiopia relations are model for cooperation: Official - Mar 24, 2011
- India, African regional blocs discuss training institutes, projects - Nov 08, 2011
- India seeks to jointly develop new markets with Africa (Lead) - Mar 19, 2012
- As China-built AU centre opens, India focuses on quiet Africa diplomacy (With images) - Jan 30, 2012
- Business, UN reforms high on Jacob Zuma's India agenda - Jun 01, 2010
- Tough to control piracy: Minister - Apr 23, 2011
- India, Japan discuss cooperation on African issues - Nov 28, 2011
- India vows to help turn Africa into emerging growth pole - Oct 12, 2011
- We want to work with India; Gambian foreign minister - Aug 22, 2010
- Eritrea backs India for UN Security Council seat - Jun 08, 2011
- Africa seeks long-term scientific partnership with India (With Images) - Mar 01, 2012
- India-Brazil joint commission meet Dec 11-13 - Dec 08, 2011
- Manmohan kicks off week of high-wire Africa diplomacy - May 22, 2011
Tags: 50 million, african integration, bilateral cooperation, central african countries, economic spheres, foreign affairs, foreign office, hydrocarbons, international cooperation, member delegation, minerals, minister of commerce, minister of state, ministry of external affairs, New Delhi, office consultations, possibilities, Press Release, protocol, s line
