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Canada keen on partnering with Odisha in mining, green energy sectors: DyCM Singh Deo

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (UNI) Canada has expressed interest in partnering with Odisha in mining, clean energy and industrial cooperation projects, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said here after holding talks with Canadian High Commissioner to India Christopher Cooter.
Cooter, accompanied by his wife, paid a courtesy visit to Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhawan here and discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, mining, renewable energy, agriculture and technology sectors, officials said. Additional Chief Secretary, Energy, Vishal Kumar Dev, and Principal Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change-cum-CMD OPTCL, Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, also graced the meeting.
The discussions focused on expanding India-Canada collaboration with special emphasis on Odisha’s industrial growth and investment potential, particularly in agri-exports, technology partnerships, sustainable industrial development and bilateral trade.
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