Question- In which state has Belgium recently opened an honorary consulate?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Tamilnadu
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- According to a press release issued on April 26, 2017, Belgium opened an honorary consulate in Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT-City).
- The consulate was inaugurated by Belgium Foreign Trade Secretary Pieter De Crem.
- Belgium has also established two consulates in Mumbai and Chennai and an honorary consulate in Kolkata besides Belgian Embassy in New Delhi.
- Hari Shankaran (Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited) has been appointed honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium for the state of Gujarat.
Related Links:-
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/belgium-opens-honorary-consulate-in-gift-city/article9664992.ece
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/belgium-first-nation-to-open-consulate-office-at-gift-city/1/938914.html