Rajasthan government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Trade And Exhibition Centre (ITEC), Dubai for promotion of skill development, investment and tourism sectors in presence of Chief Minister Smt. Vasundhara Raje at her residence on Thursday.

Commissioner of Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP) Shri Vaibhav Galaria and Director General of ITEC Shripriya Kumaria signed the documents on behalf of the state government and ITEC respectively.

Before signing of MoU, the CM chaired a high-level meeting to discuss various sectors of mutual cooperation. As per the agreement, ITEC would work as a service providing agency for promotion of skill development, investment and tourism sectors in Rajasthan.

BIP Commissioner said that ITEC would further help youth from Rajasthan to get employment in United Arab Emirates after going through skill development courses. It will also act as a catalyst to promote the investors in UAE for investment in Rajasthan. He said that strong cultural bonding between Dubai and Rajasthan would also result in promotion of tourism sector in Rajasthan.

Chairman of ITEC, Dubai Shri Sudesh Agarwal assured that ITEC would provide support for increasing partnerships with Dubai in other sectors as well.

Chief Secretary Shri OP Meena, Additional Chief Secretary Industries Shri Umesh Kumar, Secretary Labour Shri Rajat Mishra and other officers were present on this occasion.

Jaipur, 11 August 2016