Inviting investments from Netherlands, the Karnataka government on Monday offered cooperation for setting up industries in Tier 2 cities and looking beyond Bengaluru.
The Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday met senior Cabinet Ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Industries Minister M.B. Patil and IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge here to explore cooperation between Karnataka and Netherlands.
Speaking at the CEO Round Table Meeting organised at Vidhana Soudha, the Dutch Prime Minister stated that the Netherlands aims to provide Dutch companies operating in Karnataka with an opportunity to engage in discussions on strategic matters of mutual interest, focusing on economic growth and investment prospects. The meeting deliberated prominently on investment climate, regulatory and legislative procedures, and collaborations in the areas of agriculture and horticulture among other things, a note from Mr. Patil’s office said. The Dutch nation is keen to enhance economic cooperation with Karnataka, he added.
