New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said the Vizhinjam Port in Thiruvananthapuram holds "immense potential", as he held discussions with senior executives of global shipping major Maersk to strengthen India's maritime ecosystem and expand the company's footprint in the country.

In a post on X, Tharoor said he met Rene Piil Pedersen and Vivek Sharma from Maersk and described the interaction as constructive.

https://x.com/ShashiTharoor/status/2018696864879763940

"Had a constructive discussion on strengthening the maritime ecosystem in the region, Maersk's expansion plans in India and ways to unlock our vast maritime potential," Tharoor said.

He added that the meeting also focused on the strategic importance of Viz...