INDIA-CANADA 2 LAST

The results of these consultations would be consolidated
during the forthcoming high level visits between the two
countries, the spokesperson said.

Expressing satisfaction at the existing bilateral trade
and economic relations, both sides agreed that enormous
potential exists to further expand the scope of this
relationship, particularly in areas such as agriculture,
energy, environment and pollution control, aerospace,
automotives, mineral resources, science and technology,
including culture.

Both sides stressed the need to put the necessary
instruments and forum in place to take bilateral trade from
the existing level of 4.6 billion Canadian Dollars in 2008 to
a much higher level given the opportunities and potential that
exists between the two countries.

"It was also agreed to have a time bound action plan to
further these objectives," the spokesperson said.

Commerce Secretary also interacted with prominent CEOs of
Canadian companies such as SNC Lavalin, Bombardier, AECL,
Bennett and Jones, Export Development Corporation (EDC) etc.
facilitated by the Canadian Council of Chief Executives(CCCE).

He also addressed the board members and other invitees at
a dinner reception hosted in his honour by the Indo Canada
Business Chambers. (ICOBC). PTI