Gujarat CM meets Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, discusses cooperation in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, renewable energy

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], June 29 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday held a one-to-one meeting with Ukraine's Ambassador to India, Dr Oleksandr Polishchuk, during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region being held in Vadodara.
According to a Gujarat government release, the discussions focused on strategic partnerships in the sectors of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, renewable energy and green hydrogen.
The Chief Minister highlighted Gujarat's progress in these sectors and invited Ukrainian industries to collaborate with the state as a reliable Indian partner.
The Chief Minister also expressed gratitude to Ukraine for being a partner in all four editions of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held so far and expressed confidence that this partnership would contribute to long-term prosperity, the government said.
Focus sectors for VGRC Central Gujarat include Semiconductors & Electronics, IT & ITeS, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace & Defence, Fintech, Auto & Auto Components, Dairy & Food Processing, Education, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Green Energy Ecosystem, Skill Development, Startups, MSMEs, Tourism & Culture.
During this VGRC, districts from the Central Gujarat region, namely Ahmedabad, Anand, Chhotaudepur, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Mahisagar, Narmada, Panchmahal and Vadodara will be in focus. Further, various seminars will be conducted on sectors such as semiconductors, IT/ITeS & emerging technologies, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Defence, Biotechnology, Agro & Food Processing, Startups, MSMEs, Women Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Tourism, among others.
VGRCs are aimed at boosting regional industrial growth, attracting sector-specific investments and strengthening global engagements, in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Regional Conferences are designed with the objective of transforming and equipping local industries to become global players by providing market access opportunities, said the release.
Through key enablers such as strategic partnerships and investor engagement, the State Government aims to accelerate industrial development while ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth across Gujarat. (ANI)