Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: Gujarat's CM Bhupendra Patel collaborates with U.A.E. Trade Minister for Economic Growth

Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel held a meeting with Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, U.A.E during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, to discuss collaboration between Gujarat and U.A.E. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed interest in advancing collaboration on green hydrogen technology and desalination plants between the U.A.E and Gujarat.

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Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, expressed that, the U.A.E has been a partner country at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summit since 2017, and the potential for UAE investors to invest in Gujarat is growing exponentially.

The Chief Minister remarked that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, through the Vibrant Summit, has provided a significant opportunity for overall development, realizing the vision of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.” During the summit, U.A.E industry investors were welcomed and encouraged to join hands in collaborative development efforts, fostering a platform for shared growth and progress.

In the course of the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasised that, in addition to existing projects such as Gift City, Dholera Sir, and the Diamond Bourse in Gujarat, there exists considerable potential for substantive collaborations in sectors such as renewable energy and green hydrogen.

The business delegation members, accompanying the U.A.E Minister, praised the proactive approach of the state government for supporting their industries in Gujarat.

The Chief Minister extended an invitation to the Minister of Foreign Trade of the U.A.E for an extended visit to Gujarat, expressing the hope that they would explore opportunities within the state's tourism sector. In a reciprocal gesture, the U.A.E Minister invited the Chief Minister, Shri Bhupendra Patel to visit the U.A.E.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the substantial opportunities available for U.A.E companies in key sectors such as railways, roads, ports, and shipping. Deliberations regarding potential collaborations in Gift City were also held.
The meeting aimed to strengthen the robust bond of friendship and foster deeper bilateral relations between Gujarat and the U.A.E, not only economically but also through multifaceted discussions. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister's Additional Chief Secretary Shri Pankaj Joshi, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department Shri S.J Haider, along with other senior officials.

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