Scope for more collaboration with Europe: Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary

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There is scope for India to collaborate more with Europe to further the growth of its maritime economy, TK Ramachandran, secretary of the Ministry of Ports, shipping, and Waterways, said Tuesday at the 2nd CII India Europe Business and Sustainability Conclave in Delhi...

India as a maritime nation is poised for growth, and there is a lot of potential available, especially with Europe..

We have identified several areas where we are already collaborating, and there is scope for a lot of collaboration in the future, Ramachandran said.. Ramachandran, in his presentation, noted that while the India-Middle-East-Europe Connectivity Corridor (IMEEC) has the potential to unlock deep cooperation, the country could also gain from best practices of shipbuilding and repair followed in Europe and attract investments in green shipbuilding...

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