CM interacts with heads of six Indian missions SEZ urged to promote Sekmai liquor

IMPHAL, Oct 17 (DIPR)
Chief Minister N Biren Singh was called on by a team of six Ambassadors/High Commissioners of India at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.
The Ambassadors/High Commissioners were Ambassador of India to Indonesia Manoj Kumar Bharti, Ambassador of India to Tunisia Nguikham Jathom Gangte, Ambassador of India to Republic of Cote d’Ivoire YK Sailas Thangal, Ambassador of India to Romania Rahul Shrivastava, Ambassador of India to Ethiopia and High Commissioner of India to Jamaica R Masashi. Out of the six Ambassadors/High Commissioners, four hail from Manipur.
During their meeting with the Chief Minister, the visiting team suggested the Government to set up Special Economic Zone for country made liquor of Sekmai with better packaging and brand building. Scope for training of selected athletes in Jamaica was also discussed. Discussion was done for export of horticulture products.
The Chief Minister and the visiting team further discussed on promotion of Manipur’s cultural heritage in Europe, Africa and other international fora. Besides, opportunities for employment of skilled manpower in European countries such as Romania were also discussed. The Ambassadors also agreed to promote the upcoming Manipur Sangai Festival using their personal good relations with Embassies of foreign countries in India for their participation.
The team of Ambassadors arrived at Imphal yesterday. They will interact with officials of different Government Departments including Textiles, Commerce and Industries, Horticulture and Tourism for export promotion of State’s products, services and tourism. The team will also have discussion with officials of District Administration of Chandel, Bishnupur and Imphal East regarding One District One Product (ODOP). The visiting team will leave Imphal on October 19.