Karnataka CM extends invitation to Airbus to set up manufacturing unit in state

Bengaluru, Nov 4 (KNN) The Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai  on Thursday extended an invitation to Airbus to set up a manufacturing unit in the state.

While inaugurating the French-Indo Chamber of Commerce at the Palace Ground, Bommai said that the French aerospace companies are based in Karnataka. Organizations like Airbus have set up units in Bangalore and are engaged in expansion. The state has a large-scale manufacturing unit in the aerospace sector and the manufacturing of aircraft parts is done here.

He further pointed out that the state government is ready to extend full cooperation to set up the Airbus unit. He said that India is a big country and a nation with advanced technology.

“We have a strong market. India showed 7-8 per cent GDP during Covid times and this shows our strength. The big population is a boon to us and the same is helpful in manufacturing too,” he added.

France Ambassador in India Emanuel and Karnataka Large and Medium Scale Industries Minister Murgesh Nirani were among those present on the occasion.  (KNN Bureau)