Kochi to host world maritime meeting
Staff Reporter
INA-PIANC is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 19
KOCHI: Kochi and its all-weather port are set to improve their visibility on the world of maritime business with the Annual General Assembly of the International Navigation Association-Permanent International Association for Navigation Congress (INA-PIANC) scheduled to be held here from April 16 to 19.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/21/stor...2108050500.htm
European cities ready to partner with Kochi
Staff Reporter
They have evinced interest in tourism and waste management
KOCHI: A few European cites have come forward to partner with Kochi in tourism and urban development.
A platform for dialogue among the cities was provided at the recently concluded EuroIndia Forum in Goa. The theme of the conference was "Urban India 2020: Investing in the future of Indian cities. Leveraging European expertise for their renewal."
The European cities of
La Rochelle, Lyon and Zurich have evinced keen interest in partnering with Kochi in sectors such as tourism and sharing their experiences in urban solid-waste management, said N. Anilkumar, councillor who participated in the conference.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/21/stor...2108030500.htm