Chandigarh, Mar 30 (PTI) A delegation from the city of Gravensham in United Kingdom today called on Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and apprised him about a project which aims to establish multifaceted links between their city and Jalandhar. The five-member delegation of Gravesham Borough Council, was led by its first Punjabi Sikh Mayor Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, and included Executive Leader of Gravesham Council John Burden, Director for Business Kevin Burbidge, Director for Communities Melanie Norris and Town Twinning Officer Barry Rowbotham. Dhesi informed the Chief Minister that under this programme Gravesham Council was keen to promote business, cultural, sports and other activities between these cities through establishing a Centre at Jalandhar, which would further help in promoting healthy bilateral ties between UK and Punjab. Badal appreciated the efforts of Gravesham Council (UK) to intensify mutual bonding between these two cities by boosting business, education, culture along with other activities in larger public interest. On behalf of the state government, the Chief Minister assured them of fulsome support and cooperation for the success of this venture to further strengthen bilateral relations.
News Source: IBN Live
