Tunisian Minister
of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Saida Chtioui called on the
Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa
in New Delhi today. The meeting lasted for twenty minutes. The
Tunisian Minister discussed the possibility of investing in
downstream phosphatic fertilizer sector in India to secure Indian
market for its rock phosphate and phosphoric acid. Mr. Sukhdev
Singh Dhindsa assured the visiting Minister full cooperation
from Indian side.
Tunisia is
a moderate Arab country with fast changing economy. The bilateral
trade was US$ 160 million with Tunisian exports of rock phosphate
playing a prominent part. Possibility of Indian export of textiles,
garments and transport equipment to Tunisia are bright.
