India sees great potential in Zim

said on Tuesday.
Outgoing Indian ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Ashok Venkatesan said this soon after meeting Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai at his Munhumutapa offices.

The Zimbabwean economy, which was severely battered by a decade of economic embargo which some Western countries imposed, is struggling to attract Foreign Direct Investment two years after formation of a coalition government.

Ashok said the Zimbabwean economy had potential to lure investment.
He said India was exploring ways of penetrating the Zimbabwean economy, with keen interest in the agriculture and health sectors.

“Zimbabwe has a lot of investment opportunities in all sectors of the economy,” he said.
“An Indian delegation will be visiting the country next month to explore possible areas of investment in the agricultural and health sectors.”

Ashok, who served in Zimbabwe for the past three years, has been posted to the Czech Republic.
Meanwhile, incoming Greek ambassador, Mr Christos Salamanis, also paid a courtesy call on the Tsvangirai.

Mr Salamanis said the PM had briefed him on the ongoing process of crafting a new Constitution.
“It was a very friendly meeting, he informed me about the ongoing constitutional making process,” Mr Salamanis said. – New Ziana.