Chandigarh, Feb 10 (KNN) The Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar has invited the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to invest in the state, terming it as the key investment destination in the country.

During a meeting with the SCO members at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, the chief minister assured the member countries of full cooperation from the state government in setting up their business ventures in Haryana.

The representatives of various countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and other dignitaries were present during the meeting, an official spokesperson said.

CM Khattar pointed out that since 2019, the state has received an investment of USD 5.22 billion, while the state’s export has also increased to USD 2.17 lakh crore.

“The participation of various countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the Surajkund Mela is very pivotal as artists of every country are proudly displaying their unique culture and are showcasing the best of its heritage in the form of handicrafts and performing arts,” he said.

The CM said that Haryana is a leader in the manufacturing of many products like cars, two-wheelers, tractors, scientific instruments, footwear etc. About 50 per cent of the country’s four-wheelers are manufactured in Haryana, he said, adding more than 1,000 industrial units are established in the state.

The state is also a leading software exporter of the country. More than half of the state’s area comes in NCR. We are developing it as a logistic hub to increase industry and trade in this region.  (KNN Bureau)