Western Australian Premier calls on CM

Hyderabad, Feb 21 (UNI) Western Australia Premier Alan Carpenter and his team today called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy at Secretariat here.

Mr Carpenter evinced keen interest in collaboration with the state, in all possible fields, an official release said.

He hailed the state as a fast growing economy with a knowledge society and the state government as pro-active. He was also appreciative of ICRISAT and the ICICI Knowledge Park.

Drawing a parallel between the state and his country, he said both had a long sea coast and a rapidly growing economy. However, Andhra Pradesh had a vast knowledge-based human resources unlike the other.

He was accompanied by Director of Strategic Management Malcolm Bradshaw, Deputy Director General Industry and Resources Stuart Smith, his Media Advisor Guy Houston.

UNI