Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 7: Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India, Dr. Eliska Zigova today held a productive interaction with prominent trade and industry leaders of Jammu and Kashmir at Government Arts Emporium here.
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The Ambassador was accompanied by third Secretary, Adam Padhola and Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic at Chandigarh, Guneet Chaudhary.
Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department J&K, Vikramjit Singh; MD JKTPO, General Manager JKTPO and other senior officers were also present during the interaction.
The interaction cum 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.
Prominent business leaders and young entrepreneurs like President Hoteliers’ Club, Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya; President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Javed Ahmad Tenga; President FCIK, Shahid Kamli; President Textile Park, Zakura, Afaq Qadri; Farooq Amin, Faiz Bakshi, Mujtaba Qadri, Sajad Shah, Yaseen Tuman, Izhan Javed, Shahla Ali, Ruhaab Meer and others entrepreneurs were present during the interaction and expressed their views on different aspects of business environment.
Speaking about the visit, Ambassador Dr. Eliska Zigova 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.
Speaking on the occasion, Vikramjit Singh highlighted about the opportunities 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 J&K Government to develop industrial landscape in Jammu and Kashmir.
During the interaction, Khalid Jahangir 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 J&K. This exhibition served as a showcase of the rich cultural diversity and craftsmanship of the region, offering the Ambassador and her delegation insights into the local artisanal traditions and potential export products.
Eliska Zigova, visited the Indian International Saffron Trade Center in Pampore town in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Expressing her admiration for the quality of Kashmiri saffron, Ambassador Zigova said, “This is my first official visit to Kashmir. I have met with the business community and witnessed the development of saffron here. I have been told that this is the best saffron in the world.”
Her positive remarks underscore the potential for increased trade and investment in the saffron industry between the two regions.
During her visit, Ambassador Zigova also engaged with members of the saffron association and traders.
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