Russian Envoy meets Governor, CM

Agartala, Apr 20 (UNI) Russian Ambassador (extra ordinary) to India Vyacheslov I Trobnikov and Vladimir Chryssanthov, First Secretary, called on Tripura Governor Dinesh Nandan Sahaya and Chief Minister Manik Sarkar here yesterday.

During the meeting with the Governor, the Russian envoy discussed various developmental issues of common interest on business and trade between India and Russia.

Later the envoy met with the Chief Minister at the Secretariat and discussed various issues relating to setting up of industries.

Though the meeting was described as courtesy, Mr Sarkar apprised the Russian Ambassador about the state's potential regarding setting up of various industries in the state utilising abundant natural gas available.

Chief Minister Manik Sarkar further said there was great potential in setting up fruit based industries.

UNI