09 June 2010
MUSCAT: The Indian Embassy, recently hosted a cultural programme and a gala dinner to celebrate ITEC Day. Sayyid Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busiady, chairman, State Audit Institution was the chief guest of the function.
In his address, Anil Wadhwa, ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, briefed the audience on The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme.
He noted that ITEC was an initiative taken by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, within the framework of strengthening bilateral ties with like-minded nations and to develop an understanding among the nations of various Asian and African countries.
The ITEC Programme was an earnest attempt by India to share the fruits of its socio-economic development and technological achievement with other developing countries.
Wadhwa stated that today, Oman and India are going through an expansion of traditional and historical friendly bilateral ties with increasing engagements in the fields of commerce, education, science and human resource development.
Impressive
"With an impressive increase in bilateral trade which had touched $2 billion, the two countries are moving ahead towards cooperation to develop each other's economies through bilateral investment and sharing each other's experience in various fields.
He informed the audience that Oman has been allocated 45 slots every year to nominate its personnel for this programme which includes training in various technical, management and human resource development, and social management related topics and themes.
The ambassador urged the training departments in various ministries and establishments in the Omani government to take maximum advantage of India's progress and innovation in various fields.
"In the last few decades, India has become a hub for global research and development (R&D) by providing cutting-edge facilities.
India is likely to emerge as the next global hub for innovation and join the club of developed nations by maximising its endeavour in the field of investment in this field.
In fact, India is ready to share her experience with all friendly countries," Wadhwa added.
Giving an account of Indian educational and training institutions, ambassador said that with over 380 universities, 11,200 colleges and 1,500 research institutions, India has the second largest pool of scientists and engineers in the world. From 2000 to 2010 more than 300 Omani nationals have availed of the programme.
ITEC alumni present at the evening said that they enjoyed their India stay and as it is a country rich in cultural heritage, and is a multi religious society.
A cosmopolitan environment and easy acceptance of all cultures and religions, makes India a friendly nation.
MUSCAT: The Indian Embassy, recently hosted a cultural programme and a gala dinner to celebrate ITEC Day. Sayyid Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busiady, chairman, State Audit Institution was the chief guest of the function.
In his address, Anil Wadhwa, ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, briefed the audience on The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme.
He noted that ITEC was an initiative taken by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, within the framework of strengthening bilateral ties with like-minded nations and to develop an understanding among the nations of various Asian and African countries.
The ITEC Programme was an earnest attempt by India to share the fruits of its socio-economic development and technological achievement with other developing countries.
Wadhwa stated that today, Oman and India are going through an expansion of traditional and historical friendly bilateral ties with increasing engagements in the fields of commerce, education, science and human resource development.
Impressive
"With an impressive increase in bilateral trade which had touched $2 billion, the two countries are moving ahead towards cooperation to develop each other's economies through bilateral investment and sharing each other's experience in various fields.
He informed the audience that Oman has been allocated 45 slots every year to nominate its personnel for this programme which includes training in various technical, management and human resource development, and social management related topics and themes.
The ambassador urged the training departments in various ministries and establishments in the Omani government to take maximum advantage of India's progress and innovation in various fields.
"In the last few decades, India has become a hub for global research and development (R&D) by providing cutting-edge facilities.
India is likely to emerge as the next global hub for innovation and join the club of developed nations by maximising its endeavour in the field of investment in this field.
In fact, India is ready to share her experience with all friendly countries," Wadhwa added.
Giving an account of Indian educational and training institutions, ambassador said that with over 380 universities, 11,200 colleges and 1,500 research institutions, India has the second largest pool of scientists and engineers in the world. From 2000 to 2010 more than 300 Omani nationals have availed of the programme.
ITEC alumni present at the evening said that they enjoyed their India stay and as it is a country rich in cultural heritage, and is a multi religious society.
A cosmopolitan environment and easy acceptance of all cultures and religions, makes India a friendly nation.
© Times of Oman 2010
