The perception of investors of Bengal is not better: French envoy

Richier that meets Mamata Banerjee Chief Minister, Finance Minister Amit Mitra State, Minister of Urban Development Firhad Hakim and Energy Minister Manish Gupta, however, said that France was looking for businesses in the state, renewable energy, tourism and agribusiness.

"I had a conversation with the Minister of Finance of HBT (Haldia Bulk Terminal) issues. Therefore, the perception of investors of Bengal is not the best option. There are also issues such as law and order and infrastructure," said Richier media persons here.

Messenger meant conclude port equipment operator NRT - a joint venture between Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and France ABG Mumbai - from Haldia port in 2012 because of labor disputes.

"It was more than two years, but NVT equipment is still lying there and rust. It does not help perception. There are more than 350 French companies in India, investing $ 20 billion. We want the number to grow," the diplomat.

Richier insisted that his country is exploring ways to enter commercial enterprises in Bengal.

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