Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to embark on 3-nation visit from today

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu will embark on a three-nation visit to Serbia, Malta and Romania today. During the seven-day visit, Mr Naidu will first reach Serbia where he will meet the leadership of that country.

 

Briefing media in New Delhi, Joint Secretary (Central Europe) in External Affairs Ministry Dr Anju Kumar said, several MoUs including in the field of Agriculture and Tourism are expected to be signed during Vice President's visit to these countries.

 

In the second leg of his visit, Mr Naidu will arrive in Malta on Sunday, where he will meet the



country's leadership and discuss issues of mutual interest. Growing economic linkages between the two sides will figure during the talks. Ms Kumar said, Indian IT companies have good opportunities in Malta and they can provide IT solutions to that country.

 

In the last leg of his visit, the Vice President will reach Romania on 18th of this month.

 

Dr Anju Kumar said, India has historical linkages with these European countries and the visit of Mr Naidu will strengthen the relationship and will boost bilateral ties.