Raipur, 02 September 2021. The High Commissioner of Australia, Mr. Barry O’Farrell, met Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel at his residence office this evening. He discussed in detail with the Chief Minister the possibilities of mutual cooperation and capital investment, especially mining and environmental protection, in the socio-cultural sector between Australia and Chhattisgarh. Industries Minister Shri Kawasi Lakhma was specially present on this occasion.
High Commissioner Mr. Farel took keen interest in the schemes of the state government implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel for the overall development of the state, upliftment of tribal community and improvement in social indicators. He also appreciated the efforts made by the government for prevention of corona infection in Chhattisgarh. The High Commissioner expressed his desire to promote bilateral relations in various areas of development. He said that Australia has expertise in the field of mining. He talked about mutual participation in the fields of mining survey, exploration-mining technology etc.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that Chhattisgarh is a state rich in mineral and forest wealth. Various types of resources are available in the state. He expressed happiness over the socio-cultural partnership with Australia and willingness of entrepreneurs to invest industrial capital in Chhattisgarh and said that the state government would provide all possible support for this. The Chief Minister informed about the efforts being made by the government to promote organic farming and value addition of forest produce in Chhattisgarh.
On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. Subrata Sahu informed about the socio-geographical situation of Chhattisgarh state and progress made in various fields. On this occasion Principal Secretary Industries Shri Manoj Pingua, Secretary to Chief Minister Shri Siddharth Komal Pardeshi, Director Industries Shri Anil Tuteja, Managing Director Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Shri P. Arun Prasad, Managing Director Minor Forest Produce Association Shri Sanjay Shukla, Consul General Ms. Ron Ainsworth, High Commission Secretary Ms. Amy Keoff, Business Development Manager Mr. Parthasen and other officials were present.
The High Commissioner of Australia, Mr. Farrell, who came on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh, also met the officials and senior officials of industrial organizations of the state, Australia’s participation in the fields of Mining and Environment, Biofuel, Technology, Research, Food Processing, Renewable Energy. The possibilities of capital investment of entrepreneurs will be discussed in detail.
