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Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Namibia seek Indian investment

The Dollar Business Bureau Urging India to tap the full potential of bilateral trade and economic relations, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Namibia sought more Indian investments during President Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to these nations. Mukherjee, in turn, assured them that Indian public and private sector companies were enthusiastic about the opportunities in their respective countries too. He advised them to create a conducive environment for investment and start a dialogue with the Indian industry.  The President concluded his six-day (June 12-18) visit to Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Namibia on Friday. His visits to Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire were the first by an Indian President, and his visit to Namibia was only the second.   “These visits reflect the importance that India attaches to enhancing ...

Cote D'Ivoirie seeks funds from Indian pvt sector

The Dollar Business Bureau The world’s biggest cocoa producer, Côte d'Ivoire, has asked for investment from the Indian private sector primarily in cocoa processing with an aim to strengthen the bilateral ties with India. "The Government of Ivory Coast is very willing to get on board the Indian private sector. Chocolate is the other sector that the President of Côte d'Ivoire pointed out. He said that the private sector of India can be highly useful as their country export everything," Amar Sinha, Secretary of Economic Relations said, while briefing about the talks between the two countries. Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d'Ivoire, greeted president of India, Pranab Mukherjee during his two-day tour to the Côte d'Ivoire, and expressed interest on investments from Indian private ...

Ashok Leyland to export vehicles worth $200 million to Ivory Coast

The Dollar Business Bureau The vehicles, which include trucks and buses, will be delivered over the next 12 months, Ashok Leyland said   India-based commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland will export 3,600 buses and trucks worth $200 million to Cote D’Ivore in the next one year. Ashok Leyland on Thursday said that it has signed a contract with the government of the West African country for the supply of 3,600 vehicles. “The contract is being funded by Exim Bank of India and is pending final clearance from respective governments,” the automobile major said in a statement. The vehicles, which include trucks and buses, will be delivered over the next 12 months, the company said. “I am proud that the government of Cote D’Ivoire ...

Cte d'Ivoire keen to improve value-added exports to India

The Dollar Business Bureau | @TheDollarBiz West African nation Côte d'Ivoire has improved its business environment and is inviting Indian businessmen to invest in the country to help expand its value added exports to India. In a recent meeting organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Daniel Kablan Duncan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, said that Côte d'Ivoire’s exports to India mainly comprised primary articles such as farm produce while the country imported finished items such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles and plastics from India. He added that investing in value-addition of products could help Indian importers and boost bilateral trade between the two countries. class=" "] Source - Ministry of Commerce Bilateral trade between India and Côte d'Ivoire surged around 117% ...