Indonesia keen to revive ancient ties with Odisha

Indonesia`s Ambassador in India, Andi M Ghalib, who met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here, said, investors from his country were keen to invest in mining, agriculture, infrastructure and rubber plantation sector in the state.

"We also invite investors from Odisha to become partners in Indonesia`s education, industries and other sectors," Ghalib said. He said a business delegation from Indonesia would visit the state in October next to hold discussion in this connection.

Ghalib recalled his country`s special bond with state and narrated how Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik`s late father Biju Patnaik contributed to the freedom struggle of Indonesia. He also praised late Biju Patnaik`s contribution in instituting Kalinga Unesco Prize for popularisation of science.

Earlier, Ghali had met state Governor M C Bhandare and members of the Utkal Chambers of Commerce.