Accompanied by a high level official delegation President Ram Nath Kovind left on a three nation state visit to Croatia, Bolivia and to Chile.
This is the first time ever that a high level visit is taking place to Bolivia which is indicative of India’s growing interest in the region. As Bolivia embarks on industrialization of its resources, India is a willing partner for know-how, technology and skills. The bilateral trade grew by 205% to reach $ 772 million for FY 2017-18. Bolivia’s Lithium and our needs for eMobility and eStorage provide natural synergies.
On the eve of President Kovind’s visit to his country later this week, Luis Kinn, CEO, Kinn Industrial Grupo, dealing in hydrocarbon, gold, and real estate development, shares his views with Huma Siddiqui. Following are excerpts: