Czech President lauds IT sector

Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus on Thursday praised the achievements of Bangalore in the technology sector and expressed hope that more IT companies would set up shop in his country.

"We are glad to be in Bangalore. We have heard about your city and state. Everyone knows about the achievements of the industry, especially in sophisticated and modern sectors such as IT and space," he said on his arrival in Bangalore.

Klaus was accompanied by his wife Livie Klausova and a business delegation, including representatives of Czech IT companies.

His engagements for the day include a visit to ISRO Satellite Centre and Infosys Technologies and the plant near Bangalore of Tatra Trucks India Limited, which is Indian joint venture of Czech heavy-duty truck maker Terex Tatra.

"Infosys is already present in Czech Republic. It is a good beginning. We have representatives here from several IT companies. I hope there will be more developments for mutual benefit," he said at the Bangalore airport.

"We have brought a business delegation. We hope to start good contacts with Bangalore," Klaus said, adding his week-long India visit is intended to present Czech Republic as an economically strong and politically stable country.

Meanwhile, a 26-member delegation of Czech companies from various sectors led by Stanislav Kazecky, vice-president, Confederation of Industry of Czech Republic, is slated to participate in an Indo-Czech Business Cooperation seminar to be held in Bangalore this evening.