T'puram: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up the ‘World Trade Centre (WTC) Thiruvananthapuram' in a non-SEZ land parcel at Technopark Phase-I was signed by Technopark CEO Sanjeev Nair and Brigade Enterprises Ltd COO Hrishikesh Nair. The document was handed over by Jaishankar, executive chairman of Brigade Group, to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in the presence of Sarada Muraleedharan, chief secretary, Rathan U Kelkar, E&IT secretary and other officials."The premium office spaces of World Trade Centre by Brigade will be a big boost to the existing IT infrastructure of Technopark. With the supply of more Grade A office spaces in Technopark, the park will be able to attract more IT/ITeS companies and investments to consider Thiruvananthapuram as a preferred IT destination," said Sanjeev Nair."Encouraged by the success of WTC Kochi, we are happy to bring Kerala's second WTC to Thiruvananthapuram. With the overall plan to develop over a million sq.ft of premium office space, including a business class hotel, this development is set to become an international landmark for the city. At Brigade, we strive to bring world-class experiences to our clients, and WTC Thiruvananthapuram is yet another step in this direction," said Jaishankar.Brigade Enterprises Ltd is already developing an IT building, Brigade Square, in the Technopark Phase-I Campus. The IT co-developer has expressed interest in setting up the WTC in Technopark Phase-I Campus, which will have A Grade IT office space and a five-star hotel with amenities for business meetings, events, and conferences.