MEET: Swiss Ambassador calls on Speaker

Chandigarh, October 25, 2012: Dr Linus Von Castemur, Ambassador of Switzerland in India today called on Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Charanjit Singh Atwal at his office and stressed  the need for improving bilateral relation between India and Switzerland. 

During the hour long meeting with Atwal , Dr Linus Kang said that he was quite impressed with the development of Punjab and surprised to know that the  Punjab was contributing more than 50 % food grains in the central kitty, having  just 1.6 % area of the country. He said that the Switzerland was desirous of strengthening ties with India in the field of Trade, Industry, and agriculture and especially in the education sector. He said that India, the biggest democracy of the world was a fountain head of true democratic set up and healthy practices. He also visited the Punjab Vidhan Sabha hall.

During the discussion Atwal appealed Lunis to support India for the permanent seat in the Security Council of United Nations as India is the largest democracy in the world and playing a key role in maintaining world peace and other important affairs. He also told the delegation about the development of Infrastructure in the state and invited the Swiss investors to invest in the state.   

Earlier, Atwal welcomed the delegation and hounred them with a Phulkari and photo of Punjab Vidhan Sabha. He also briefly outlined about the Legislative procedures and practices of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.