DUBAI: Dubai Ports World of the United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s largest container terminal operators, is said to have expressed interest to develop two deep sea ports in eastern India at Rajpur and Kulpi in West Bengal state. According to local reports, Amit Mitra, Finance, Industry and Commerce Minister of West Bengal, broke the news to journalists after a marathon meeting with Dr Ahmed Albanna, Ambassador of UAE to India, in New Delhi.
Several business proposals were discussed by West Bengal officials led by Mitra when they met diplomats from the UAE. However, it was reported, that the DP World’s foray in the Bay of Bengal dominated the business brainstorming session a few days ago. A press release by the UAE embassy said that Albanna has invited a delegation from West Bengal to the Arab Tourism Market (ATM) to enhance mutual opportunities for leisure and business travel.
