Kolkata, Aug 20 (KNN) Stating that West Bengal has witnessed a rapid development in almost all sectors, Alexander Ziegler, Ambassador of France to India, said that he is taking initiatives to motivate more French companies to invest in the state.

He met the state Finance Minister Amit Mitra and said this after the meeting which he stated to be a “very successful” one.

Ziegler said that West Bengal is one of the best investment destination at present due to several initiatives taken for its overall development and to attract investment here.

The state Finance Minister has invited him to be present in the Bengal Global Business Summit scheduled to be held on January 20, 2017.

In January this year, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that West Bengal has secured investment commitments to the tune of at least ₹2,50,104 crore. (KNN Bureau)