Vijayawada, Oct. 22 -- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu lauded IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh for finding new markets in Australia for the state's aqua products.

Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, the Agriculture Minister extolled IT Minister Nara Lokesh stating that in the wake of the steep hike of tariffs on the aqua products by the US government, Nara Lokesh has found new markets for aqua products of the state in Australia.

Atchannaidu said "The Aqua tie-up with Australia will be the beginning of new opportunities. Minister Lokesh's foresight to create new markets for AP Aqua products worldwide in the wake of high tariffs imposed by the US is commendable."Minister Atchannaidu also praised Minister Lo...