News: Mittal wants to be India's ambassador
(TNN 08/07/2006) New Delhi - Along with offers of investment, it was also a day of thanksgiving for Lakshmi Mittal as he touched base in India for the first time after straightening out the Arcelor rolls.
In the course of a hectic day, packed with meetings with the prime minister, finance minister, and the Orissa chief minister, as well as a dinner hosted by the petroleum minister, Mr Mittal affirmed his pride at being an Indian and said he would be like an honourary ambassador for India in the countries where Mittal Steel does business.
Mr Mittal — accompanied by son Aditya Mittal — is learnt to have told the PM that he is proud to be an Indian and proud to be holding an Indian passport. His visa book now spans almost four books, he reportedly quipped to the PM.
While Mr Mittal thanked the Indian government for all the help in the Arcelor battle, the PM in turn reportedly complimented him for his success. The PM apparently said he was happy to hear about Mr Mittal’s plans to invest in Orissa and urged him to look at more investments.
Later Mr Mittal called on Mr P Chidambaram, which according to the FM, was “a courtesy call”. Meanwhile, Mr Mittal found an ally in Tata Steel chairman and Investment Commission head Ratan Tata who offered to facilitate Mittal’s planned project in Jharkhand.
“If they come to us we are ready to facilitate their entry,” said Mr Tata when asked about Mittal Steel facing problems in Jharkhand regarding mining lease.
And through out the day, Mr Mittal wore the Indian card on his sleeves. “I am here to say thanks to everyone, to my countrymen, friends, relatives and all other well-wishers. I received overwhelming encouragement and support here.
I also want to say thanks to the Indian government who have been very supportive indirectly to me. It signifies the government’s support for the cause of other Indian companies who are also aspiring to go abroad,” Mr Mittal said.
In the course of a hectic day, packed with meetings with the prime minister, finance minister, and the Orissa chief minister, as well as a dinner hosted by the petroleum minister, Mr Mittal affirmed his pride at being an Indian and said he would be like an honourary ambassador for India in the countries where Mittal Steel does business.
Mr Mittal — accompanied by son Aditya Mittal — is learnt to have told the PM that he is proud to be an Indian and proud to be holding an Indian passport. His visa book now spans almost four books, he reportedly quipped to the PM.
While Mr Mittal thanked the Indian government for all the help in the Arcelor battle, the PM in turn reportedly complimented him for his success. The PM apparently said he was happy to hear about Mr Mittal’s plans to invest in Orissa and urged him to look at more investments.
Later Mr Mittal called on Mr P Chidambaram, which according to the FM, was “a courtesy call”. Meanwhile, Mr Mittal found an ally in Tata Steel chairman and Investment Commission head Ratan Tata who offered to facilitate Mittal’s planned project in Jharkhand.
“If they come to us we are ready to facilitate their entry,” said Mr Tata when asked about Mittal Steel facing problems in Jharkhand regarding mining lease.
And through out the day, Mr Mittal wore the Indian card on his sleeves. “I am here to say thanks to everyone, to my countrymen, friends, relatives and all other well-wishers. I received overwhelming encouragement and support here.
I also want to say thanks to the Indian government who have been very supportive indirectly to me. It signifies the government’s support for the cause of other Indian companies who are also aspiring to go abroad,” Mr Mittal said.
posted by InCar Group Press Room at 12:38
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