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GCCI, Netherlands look to tie up for agriculture promotion.
Apr 28, 2023

The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has decided to tie up with the Netherlands’ HAS University to promote agriculture in both countries. The Netherlands is also keen on sharing technical know-how with Goa in the fields of waste management, climate change, and sustainable development goals.
 
Deputy consul general of the Netherlands, Thierry Van Helden, led a delegation to hold a meeting with GCCI officials, including GCCI president Ralph de Sousa. Van Helden also met tourism minister Rohan Khaunte, with whom he discussed collaboration in tourism and information technology between Goa and the Netherlands.
 
'It was a productive meeting exploring innovative ideas to strengthen our partnership,' said Khaunte.
 
Van Helden also informed GCCI that the Netherlands is open to working with and supporting Goa’s startups.
 
'GCCI will also be signing an MoU with HAS University, Netherlands, for the promotion of agriculture in both countries. A team of Dutch students is already in Goa and is undergoing training for the same,' said de Sousa.
 
Goa has been exporting horticulture products like cassava, Goan okra (lady finger) and averrhoa (bimbli) to the Netherlands. The Netherlands has been India's top trading partner in Europe, with FDI of $4.6 billion last year. The Netherlands imports tea, coffee, spices, and essential oils from India.
 
De Sousa also said that diamonds and jewellery are the main business areas in which both countries have shared interests.
Van Helden said that the Netherlands wants to expand trade with India. He also enquired about IT and startups in Goa and offered to support the startup industry.
 
GCCI’s director general, Sanjay Amonkar, briefed the Dutch delegation about the startup incubators in the state, particularly BITS Pilani, which focuses on medical engineering research and semiconductors. 'New innovations in managing waste and plastic are welcome,' said Amonkar.
    
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