The Hindu Business Line : Bengal, Italy identify key areas of co-operation

Kolkata, Nov. 7 Automotives and information technology could be the two key areas of co-operation between Italy and West Bengal, according to Mr Sergio Chiamparino, Mayor of Turin (Italy).

Key areas

“Apart from academics, we will explore possibilities in the field of ICT and automotives,” Mr Sergio told newspersons at an interactive session here on Friday.

Academics, however, would be the primary driver of co-operation between the two countries, he said.

According to Dr Sabyasachi Sen, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industry, Government of West Bengal, leather could be another possible focus area.

On leather industry

“We have been pursuing this (co-operation in the leather industry) strongly.

“We would want to bring Italian expertise, quality and technology in the tanning industry in the State,” Mr Sen said.

Gem and jewellery, engineering and textiles could be the other areas of collaboration, he said, speaking at the interactive session.

11 MoUs

Close to eleven Italian universities will today sign a memorandum of understanding with the universities in West Bengal such as Calcutta University, Jadavpur University and Rabindra Bharati University of Burdwan.

The MoU would aim at increasing bilateral co-operation in academics, with reference to scientific collaboration as well as other studies, including literature, art, culture and political science, said Mr Sergio.

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