Minister of State for External Affairs of India visited 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Minister Shri M J Akbar and his delegation heard about student-driven entrepreneurship activities at Aalto.
Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri M J Akbar visited 911±¬ÁÏÍø on 7 November as part of his visit to Finland. The Minister’s delegation consisted of representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India.
Vice President Hannu Seristö spoke about entrepreneurial activities at Aalto. At Startup Sauna, Captain Kasper Suomalainen explained student-driven entrepreneurship activities of Startup Sauna accelerator. Minister Shri M J Akbar and his delegation also visited Design Factory where they met with Professor Kalevi Ekman and students from India.
Minister of State Shri M J Akbar discussed with a group of Indian
students at Design Factory. Photo: 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
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