Belgium King appreciates AP capital's growth

Hyderabad, Nov 8 (UNI) Praising the tremendous progress made by Hyderabad, Belgium King Albert II today said the city's growth had overtaken that of his country in certain aspects.

The King, accompanied by Queen Paola, also lauded Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy for his simplicity.

Dr Reddy, who hosted lunch for the visiting Belgian delegation at Hotel Kakatiya Sheraton, too, praised the progress made by Belgium, a press release here said.

Top officials of the Belgium Government, and Ministers and officials of the State Government attended the lunch.

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