"Delegation of Latin American & Caribbean Countries calls on Gujarat CM Shri Narendra Modi, show keen interest in bilateral ties"
"Gujarat CM engages LAC nations to tap tremendous investment potential, skilled human resource offered by Gujarat"

New Delhi: A delegation of Latin American & Caribbean Countries (LAC) today called on Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi here in Gujarat Bhawan to boost bilateral ties between the two regions. The Ambassadors and High Commissioners of 20 LAC countries met Shri Modi and discussed latest regional and international developments as well as ways to boost bilateral trade relations.

Mr. Jaime Nualart, the Ambassador of Mexico in his capacity as Chair of the Group of LAC led the delegation. Addressing the delegation, Gujarat Chief Minister said that Latin America has always been a valued trade partner of India and a prominent investment region for Indian investors. Talking about Gujarat, we have a number of common interests like Hydro Carbon resources of your regions, agriculture, food processing as well as dairy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, auto parts, diamonds, textiles and garments. Infrastructure sector and tourism promotion are other areas where Gujarat can offer a lot to LAC countries, he noted.

Gujarat has recently acquired huge strength in iron and steel industries whereas plastics have been its traditional industry, Shri Modi said adding that tobacco is another area of Gujarat where we can add value and increase business. The Gujarat Chief Minister recalled the social patterns that both regions share with Latin America participating in last two Vibrant Gujarat summits and Navratri celebrtaions. We have been sending our delegations to invite the companies in LAC region to the mega-business event and to explore business opportunities. Many Gujarat-based companies are already doing good trade with LAC region, few of them also having physical presence in some of the countries, Shri Modi informed the gathering.

The diplomats, in turn, congratulated Shri Modi for making Gujarat the growth engine of India and shown keen interest to strengthen the trade and business relations between State of Gujarat and LAC region. They were impressed with all round development of Gujarat under leadership of Shri Narendra Modi.

Addressing the meeting which lasted for over two hours, Shri Modi said that like India, all Latin American countries are working to enable our respective people to enjoy quality life. There is tremendous scope to learn from each other especially in delivering various services with use of technology and people’s empowerment. In this field, we are natural partners, he added.

Narrating the achievements of Gujarat in different sectors like healthcare, education, drinking water, sanitation, skill development, agriculture, agro-processing, water management, etc., where Gujarat has done truly remarkable work and people have benefitted tremendously, the Gujarat Chief Minister informed the diplomats that we would like to share these ideas, innovations, technology, processes, etc. for mutual benefit of both the regions.

In Gujarat, we have four agricultural universities and world famous dairy industry. Gujarat is the only state in the world having a forensic science university. Shri Modi pointed out that Gujarat has a 200 sq km area where protein-rich wheat is cultivated. He further stated that such innovations can be tapped by Latin American Countries through collaboration in agriculture, dairy, horticulture, etc. Gujarat is known for using Information Technology in governance and service delivery, grievance redressal, etc. We would be too happy to share these innovations with you, he told the delegates. In Gujarat, we have State sector companies in fertilizer, petroleum, natural gas, etc. We would like to enter into partnership with LAC for the mutual benefit. Shri Modi also informed that Gujarat has an extensive skill development programme-engaging and harnessing its youth.

Exploring the issue of tourism opportunities between Gujarat and LAC countries, he said that there is huge scope for Latin American investment in beach tourism and cruise tourism in Gujarat with its 1600 km coastline offering tremendous business opportunities.

Besides Mr. Jaime Nualart, Ambassador of Mexico, Ambassadors who attended meeting include Mr. Julio De La Guardia (Panama), Mr. Javier Paulinich (Republic of Peru), Ms. Aashna Kanhai (Republic of Suriname), Mr. Carlos Duarte (Brazil), Mr. Cristian Barros (Republic of Chile), Mr. Juan Alfredo Pinto Saavedra (Colombia), Mr. Cesar Ferrer (Uruguay), Ms. Milena Santana Ramirez (Venezuela), Mr. Genaro V. Pappalardo (Paraguay), Mr. Frank Hans Dannerberg Castellanos (Dominican Republic), Mr. Jorge Cardenas (Bolivia) and Mr. Juan F. Cordero (Costa Rica) The diplomats from the country of Argentina, Republic of Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, El Salvador and Guatemala also participated in the meeting.

Shri G.C. Murmu, Principal Secretary to CM and Shri Bharat Lal, Resident Commissioner participated in the meeting.

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Prime Minister receives Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan
December 05, 2024
PM recalled the exceptional hospitality accorded during his state visit to Bhutan in March 2024
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the exemplary partnership between India and Bhutan
*PM reiterated India’s strong commitment to economic development of Bhutan*
The meeting underscored the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries
PM hosted a lunch in honour of the King and the Queen

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck in New Delhi today. Prime Minister extended his greetings to Their Majesties and fondly recalled the exceptionally warm hospitality accorded by the Government and the people of Bhutan during his State visit in March 2024.

Prime Minister and His Majesty the King expressed satisfaction at the excellent state of bilateral relations, encompassing development cooperation, clean energy partnership, trade and investment, space and technology cooperation, and people-to-people ties. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening this exemplary partnership across all sectors.

The leaders reviewed the progress in enhancing economic connectivity between the two countries, and exchanged ideas on the Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative, a visionary project spearheaded by His Majesty to catalyse Bhutan’s development and strengthen linkages with adjoining border areas in India.

Prime Minister reiterated India's strong commitment to the economic development in Bhutan, highlighting the doubling of India’s development support to Bhutan for its 13th Five Year Plan period. His Majesty the King expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the people of India for steadfast support of Bhutan’s aspirations for happiness, progress and prosperity.

The meeting was followed by a lunch hosted by Prime Minister in honour of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen.

The meeting underscored the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan, reflecting the spirit of mutual trust, cooperation and profound understanding that underpins the bilateral relations between the two countries.