Suryaa Now International Desk: Surya National Bureau, New Delhi: The Acting Head of State of the European country Lichtenstein, Crown Prince Alois Kendra... Surya National Bureau, New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting with Crown Prince Alois, interim head of state of Liechtenstein, who is on an official visit to India, in the national capital, New Delhi on Tuesday. In this high-level meeting, the strengthening of economic relations between the two countries, expansion of trade and mutual investment opportunities were widely discussed.

Negotiations in the background of the EFTA Agreement: This meeting has gained importance in the background of the entry into force of the 'Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement' between India and the European Free Trade Association. Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with Yuvaraj on the participation of Liechtenstein companies in the investment of 100 billion dollars coming into the Indian markets through this agreement, enhancing cooperation in the fields of high-tech manufacturing, fintech, and sustainable financial services. Warm welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Expansion of bilateral relations: Earlier, the Government of India extended a formal welcome to Prince Aloys at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of his visit to New Delhi.

A high-level business delegation accompanying him also held talks with Indian industrialists. Both sides expressed hope that India-Leicester relations will reach new heights through skill development, innovation and expanding the scope of financial services.