MODI PROMOTES
TOURISM IN MOSCOW
New Delhi, 14 July 2006
NEW DELHI, July 15 (INFA): Prominent Russian tours and travel companies have shown keen
interest in jointly promoting tourism sector in both Gujarat in India and Moscow.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met the captains of
various tourist companies like Astore in Tour, Tourist Zar, International
Tourist sputnik etc. in Moscow and explored the
possibilities of promoting tourism
to visit Gujarat during the Navratri as well
as International Kite Flying Festival and vibrant Gujarat Global Investors’
Summit-2007.
A high-level official delegation, led by Narendra Modi signed
an agreement on Protocol of Cooperation between Gujarat and Moscow region of the Russian
Federation for another five years.
The aims and objectives of the agreement of the protocol are
to develop hydrocarbon, petro sector, science and technology, education,
tourism trade and commerce and cultural relations.
The meeting between Modi and Governor A. Zhilkin of Moscow was also held to
explore the possibilities of the
development in port sectors in both regions.
During his stay in Russia, Modi also visited Olya
port and Volga river. He also discussed with the Governor, Ministers and Deputy
Governor of Moscow
transport and port management. There is high possibility
for cargo business development
between Russia
and ports of Gujarat.
One-to-one meetings were also arranged between Modi and
industrialists of Moscow.
Business opportunities on gems and
jewellery, super market, tourism industries, construction activities,
shipbuilding etc. were also discussed
during the meeting. Modi also visited Moscow University
and State Technical University
and monitored the shipbuilding unit.---INFA
ANDHRA GIRLS IN
PUNE BROTHELS
HYDERABAD, July 15 (INFA): Several young
women from Andhra Pradesh are languishing in brothels of Pune, according to a
hapless victim recently saved by the
Police.
The Crime Investigation Department sleuths said that they
had collected information that about 25 per cent of young women in many
brothels of Pune and Mumbai were from Andhra Pradesh.
The sleuths complain that these women were not giving full
information since they fear repercussions.---INFA
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