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Bhopal, Nov 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel welcomed a delegation of senior diplomats from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.
During a meeting, the Governor said that India and ASEAN countries share an area of common civilization. He emphasized that the Act East policy of the Government of India is a symbol of the visionary thinking of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Patel said, “This policy strengthens the shared history, cultural roots and future of the rich partnership between India and Southeast Asia. Both regions have youthful demographic energy, strong innovation capabilities, rich cultural diversity and a similar sensitive approach towards nature and sustainable development.”
Talking about Madhya Pradesh, the Governor said that there is immense potential for extraordinary and long-term partnerships with the state in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, education, skill development, healthcare, energy security and sustainable development.
“Continued growth in trade, investment, technology, cultural and humanitarian ties with Madhya Pradesh will strengthen mutual ties and create new opportunities. Cooperation will pave the way for a new and more advanced era,” Patel said in a statement.
Chairman of ASEAN New Delhi Committee and High Commissioner of Malaysia to India, Dato’ Muzaffar Shah Mustafa expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome given to the ASEAN delegation in Madhya Pradesh.
He said that all ASEAN countries are committed to cooperation for peace and prosperity based on friendship.
Notably, the ASEAN delegation is on a three-day (November 18-20) visit to Madhya Pradesh to strengthen economic, industrial, investment and cultural cooperation between the state and the bloc.
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation at his residence and discussed Madhya Pradesh’s rapidly growing industrial base and highlighted investment opportunities in IT, manufacturing, agro-processing, tourism and renewable energy sectors.
The delegation also visited UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sanchi and Bhimbetka on Wednesday, and is scheduled to visit the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya and Tribal Museum in Bhopal on Thursday.
ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a regional grouping that promotes cooperation in trade, economic development, security, and culture among its ten member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Brunei.
–IANS
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