(a) the bilateral economic issues discussed with the European Union functionary recently; and
(b) the assistance expected out of such meetings?
(a) the bilateral economic issues discussed with the European Union functionary recently; and
(b) the assistance expected out of such meetings?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL)
(a) Mr. Christopher F. Patten, European Commissioner for
External Affairs had visited India in the last week of January, 2001.
During his meeting with the Finance Minister the Commissioner
expressed sympathy for the victims of the Gujarat earthquake.
Issues relating to Bilateral Development Cooperation,
Investments and WTO also came up for discussion.
(b) No commitments for any financial assistance were made by the Commissioner.