With protection pact, investments will flow: Italian minister Scalfarotto

Food processing and infra major draws for Italian investors, but ease of doing business is an issue

Leading a major trade delegation to India, Ivan Scalfarotto, Italian Deputy Minister of Economic Development, tells Subhayan Chakraborty that while the food processing and infrastructure sectors are major draws for Italian investors, ease of doing business remains an issue.

How will investments from Italy and Europe be affected with India cancelling its investment protection agreement with several European nations?

We think the matter of investment protection is important. While it will be part of talks between India and the EU, we believe it is very important for investors to be comfortable. With a sound investment protection pact in place, private investments