France today showed keen interest in investing in Haryana in the areas such as new and renewable energy, semi hi-speed train, management of railway stations and water and waste management.
A four-member delegation led by Ambassador-designate of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler met Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here and discussed various issues to explore the potential areas of partnership between France and Haryana.
Ziegler informed Khattar that a special seminar of French companies will be organised in Chandigarh in September and Haryana can also take part in it.
The chief minister said the state government would nominate an officer to remain in touch with the French Embassy in India, a government release said.
Khattar invited the envoy to join the golden jubilee year celebrations of the state on November 1 in which Prime Minister Modi will be the chief guest.
The delegation was informed that the state government has laid emphasis on ensuring ease of doing business, the release said.
Under the new Enterprises Promotion Policy, there is a single window system for all kind of clearances for setting up of ventures in the state which is being directly monitored by the chief minister.
