Analysing various dimensions of Indo-Canadian relations Nickel said, as the foundation of the 55-year-old diplomatic relationship between the two countries is based on certain principles, mutual efforts can produce better results in the spheres of sustainable development, trade and commerce, food security, energy security, information, communication technology and many more.
Speaking over the interdependence of the two countries the Deputy High Commissioner said, “Canada imports 40% of agricultural inputs and commodities from India and needs its economic power with huge market whereas being the third energy super power in the world Canada would be able to fulfill the maximum energy requirement of India that will emerge within 20 to25 years.”
Strengthening the Indo-Canadian relationship, the Indian Government is also planning to allow Canada for investing $ 800 billion in infrastructural development in the next Five-Year Plan, he informed.This apart, Nickel talked about information and communicationgrowth which will open up possible innovative solutions in the field.
Enlightening the audience over the entire gamut of Indo-Canadian relations, Prof Chintamani Mahapatra from Jawaharlal Nehru University stressed possible cooperation between India and Canada. He highlighted the common areas of concern between both the countries in the international sphere.
Inaugurating the seminar, university Vice-Chancellor Jayanta Kumar Mahapatra stated that there are ample possibilities of growth in the areas of economic relations, scientific research higher education and global relations between India and Canada in converting a knowledge economy. The seminar was coordinated by the Director of Canadian studies of Berhampur University, Jinendra Nath Mahanty, whereas Post-Graduation Council Chairman NK Tripathy chaired the inaugural session.
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