Ambassador of Czech Republic
held Interaction with the Business Leaders and Industry Associations of Jammu
and Kashmir to Explore Economic Cooperation
Srinagar 07 July:The Ambassador of the
Czech Republic to India, Her Excellency Dr. Eliska Zigova, held a productive
interaction with the prominent trade and industry leaders of Jammu and Kashmir
at Government Arts Emporium Srinagar. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Adam
Padhola, 3rd Secretary and Mr. Guneet Chaudhary, Honarary Consul of
the Czech Republic at Chandigarh.
Sh. Vikramjit Singh Commissioner/Secretary,
Industries & Commerce Department J&K was also present during the
interaction. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Khalid Jahangir, MD JKTPO, Mr
Shahid Ali Mirza, General Manager JKTPO and other officials.
Prominent business leaders and young
entrepreneurs namely, Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya, President Hotelier’s Club, Mr. Javed
Ahmad Tenga, President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Shahid Kamli,
President FCIK, Mr. Farooq Amin, Mr. Afaq Qadri, President Textile Park,
Zakura, Mr. Faiz Bakshi, Mr. Mujtaba Qadri, Mr. Sajad Shah, Mr. Yaseen Tuman,
Mr. Izhan Javed, Ms. Shahla Ali, Ms.
Ruhaab Meer and others attended the meeting and expressed their views.
The business meeting organized by JKTPO, brought
together key stakeholders including industrial associations, trade bodies,
exporters, entrepreneurs and hoteliers from J&K to explore opportunities
and develop economic cooperation. This meeting provided a platform for
constructive discussions on enhancing trade relations between the Czech
Republic and the region, identifying potential sectors for investment, and
promoting tourism exchanges.
Speaking about the visit, Ambassador Dr. Eliska
Zigova expressed his enthusiasm about the economic potential, scenic splendour
and cultural richness of Kashmir. She emphasized the importance of such
interactions in deepening mutual understanding and forging partnerships that
benefit both regions. She elaborated on the strengths of Czech Republic in the
field of Automobiles, Machinery, Tourism, Food Technology, Horticulture, etc.
and expressed interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation in these areas.
Mr. Vikramjit Singh highlighted the opportunities
that are available in the fields of Health spas, technology, tourism,
handicrafts and food processing sectors and explained various aspects of NCSS
Package, J&K FDI Policy and J&K Industrial Policy and other industry
friendly measures initiated by the J&K Government to develop industrial
landscape in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mr Khalid Jahangir extended a warm welcome to the
Ambassador and his delegation, on behalf of the Government of Jammu and
Kashmir, Industries & Commerce Department and the business fraternity of
Jammu and Kashmir. He underlined the commitment of Government of Jammu and
Kashmir to foster meaningful collaborations and promote Jammu and Kashmir as an
investment and trade destination.
In addition to the business meeting, JKTPO also
curated an exhibition featuring unique products of Jammu & Kashmir. This
exhibition served as a showcase of the rich cultural diversity and
craftsmanship of the region, offering the Ambassador and his delegation
insights into the local artisanal traditions and potential export products.
The Ambassador Eliska is currently on a three-day
visit to Kashmir to strengthen bilateral ties and explore opportunities for
economic collaboration. As part of his visit, today, the Jammu & Kashmir
Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) organized a series of significant events
aimed at fostering business relationships and showcasing the cultural heritage
of the region. She also met the Sh. Manoj Sinha Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of
Jammu and Kashmir and had a detailed interaction for strengthening economic
cooperation particularly in the areas of food processing, horticulture, tourism
and technology. The Ambassador also held meeting with Sh. Atal Dulloo Chief
Secretary, J&K and other senior officials of the Government.
The visit of the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kashmir marks a
significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new
avenues for cooperation in various sectors.