Maha best for investment: CM to Li
Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday sought Chinese help in setting up industrial corridors in the state. Mr Chavan met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Taj Mahal Palace, where he marketed Maharashtra as the best investment destination for Chinese companies.
The meeting between Mr Chavan and the Chinese Premier went on for about 45 minutes. State industries minister Narayan Rane, protocol minister Suresh Shetty and chief secretary Jayantkumar Banthia also accompanied the CM.
“Mr Keqiang asked the CM about the efforts taken by the state government to make Mumbai an international business centre. The Chinese Premier also praised the new basic infrastructure projects and development of Information and Technology in the Mumbai. He said that he had visited Mumbai 27 years ago and he found a sea change in the city’s infrastructure. He also said that the purpose of his visit to Mumbai was to explore opportunities in investment in industry, infrastructure and information technology sector. He informed that he has already discussed the idea of creating China-India-Bangladesh-Burma industrial corridor with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,” informed an official from the chief minister’s office.
Mr Chavan told the Chinese Premier that the state government is ready to create Special Investment Zone for Chinese companies if they are willing to invest in Maharashtra. “There are four major Chinese companies that have set up projects in Maharashtra. Currently, Chinese companies are doing production of construction equipment, trucks, air conditioners and refrigerators. But Chinese companies also have a big opportunity in making investments in basic infrastructure,” the CM said, adding, “All these leaders showing interest in making investments in Maharashtra indicates the state’s progress.”
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