India gives 30 SUVs to Mozambique
The Dollar Business Bureau India on Thursday gave 30 SUVs, 100 ton of medicines and medical equipment to Mozambique, thereby completing the grant assistance of $4.5 million as part of supporting this African country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a bilateral visit to Mozambique on Thursday, also handed over four buses (financial grant $122,000) to Centre for Innovation and Technological Development (CIDT) as donation. External Affairs Ministry Secretary (Economic Relations) Amar Sinha handed over the vehicles to an official of Mozambique’s Interior Ministry. "With the handing over of 30 Mahindra SUVs, India completes delivery on $4.5 million grant assistance to Ministry of Interior," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup said in a tweet. "New engines for innovation. PM @narendramodi donates 4 buses to ...
India expects long-term pulses supply from Mozambique
The Dollar Business Bureau India and Mozambique have agreed on a long term deal for assured supply of lentils to control the surging pulses prices in the Indian market. Last week, Indian delegations visited Mozambique and Myanmar to take a look at arrangements for assured supply of lentils, especially tur, on a long term basis. "The delegation is back with long term solution in sight. The final draft is awaiting response of the Mozambique government. The Government of India is expecting a positive response as soon as possible," Consumer Affairs Secretary Hem Pande said. The supply of pulses from these two countries may improve the availability of pulses in the domestic market once the long-term contract is signed. "We want long-term arrangement of assured supply with both ...
DGFT to lead 60-member business delegation to Africa
The Dollar Business Bureau Indian business delegates and government officials will represent several key industries, including agriculture, healthcare & pharma, infrastructure, automotive and education An over 60-member delegation of businessmen, led by the Director General of Foreign Trade, will participate in a business forum 'Namaskar Africa 2015' in Mozambique with a view to enhance economic ties between India and Southern African countries. ‘Namaskar Africa’ is a joint initiative of FICCI and the Indian government to promote economic cooperation by engaging directly with African communities. This year, the forum is scheduled to be held on November 25-26 in Mozambique. “The event is expected to enhance and diversify India’s economic engagement with this region and position Mozambique as a preferred destination for ...
