DW BUREAU / CHANDIGARH Italian Ambassador to India, Vincenzo de Luca paid a courtesy call to Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri Banwarilal Purohit at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh and evinced keen interest in promotion of cultural and tourism ties. The Governor Punjab said, "it is a pleasure to meet an Ambassador whose priorities are clear and has chalked out a clear road map towards strengthening bilateral relations." The Governor however, suggested greater thrust on cultural exchange programmes and "creating a path for collaboration" in the cultural field. Tourism promotion scope was also touched upon. He also sought Italy to be a vibrant partner in 'Make in India' project and set up their production units in India. The single window clearance for industry, relatively cheap labour and requisite trained manpower would facilitate establishment of units, opined Purohit. The Italian envoy approved of the enhanced cultural exchange programmes and suggested exchange of dance and music troupes, showcasing of movies and initiation of Italian learning courses. He informed that direct flights from Amritsar to Milan are on cards and possibility of the same from Mohali to Milan can also be explored to promote tourism. He said that there is a dramatic rise in number of Punjabis in Italy and they are in demand for being a very hard working community. He informed that many Italian manufacturing companies have set up their units in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Naidu, Delhi and Bengaluru. He expressed his fondness for Punjabi food. (editor@dailyworld.in)