Harrison returns from successful trade mission to India

Saskatchewan continues to foster a budding relationship with India.

Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison has returned from what is being labelled as a “successful” trade mission to India.

This was Harrison’s first visit to the country. While there, he attended several meetings and conferences to promote Saskatchewan. That includes addressing more than 350 delegates at the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber Annual National Convention in New Dehli. He also spoke at the Canada-India Business Council Forum in Mumbai.  

During his travels, Harrison highlighted Saskatchewan agri-food products, potash, and uranium. He also addressed investment opportunities in the province, the importance of immigration, and educational opportunities for international students.

Harrison was joined on the trip by Harper and Associates Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Harper. Harrison and the former prime minister met with senior Indian government ministers and officials to discuss reducing trade barriers, strengthening partnerships, and opportunities to collaborate on research.

“India is one of our most important export markets and these meetings and speaking opportunities provided a significant opportunity to tell Saskatchewan’s story as a provider of sustainably produced food, fuel and fertilizer to a growing world population,” Harrison said in a press release. “Building on our relationship with India and growing our exports to the country will help to create a stronger economy and stronger communities at home in Saskatchewan.”

In 2018, Saskatchewan exported $629 million in goods to India, including potash, pulse crops, uranium, and semi-chemical wood pulp.