Monday, March 10, 2008

LA Trade Delegation To Tap Opportunities In Kolkata

Kolkata: Technology assistance and other forms of economic cooperation via an alliance arrangement is being sought from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and the World Trade Center Association (WTCA), Los Angeles Long Beach, for developing an integrated primary healthcare system in Kolkata. A 25-member trade delegation accompanying the WTCA-LAEDC team members, and consisting business and civic leaders from Southern California, is in the city to forge ties between Eastern India and the County of Los Angeles in public and private industries such as logistics, healthcare, tourism, technology and transportation. Already enjoying twin cities status, both sides have also agreed to strengthen existing ties. Supported by the US Consulate, Kolkata and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the trade delegation also comprises representatives of the City of Los Angeles Mayor''s International Trade Office and the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners.

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