New Delhi, Oct 29 (KNN)  In a joint venture to boost the steel industry, Indian delegates are currently on a visit to Poland to strengthen ties between the two countries in the areas of steel making and coal mining.

The delegation led by the Minister of Steel, Beni Prasad Verma met the Deputy Prime Minister Republic of Poland, Janusz Piechocinski, who is also the Economic Minister at Warsaw yesterday.

On the purpose of the visit, Verma said that Polish mining companies had the technical knowhow of developing and operating deep-coal mines.  He emphasized the need to develop coking coal mines in India with sustainable and environmentally friendly and clean coal technologies.

“If Polish mining companies can share this knowledge with Indian counterparts, it will benefit both the countries,” he said.

Piechocinski appreciated the economic growth in India under a vibrant democratic set-up and spoke about the harmonious partnership between the two countries.

He said that Indian companies have made significant investments in Poland and he would want more of these companies to make similar investments.  (KNN/ST)