During their meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel explored a wide array of potential collaborations between their respective regions, reflecting a shared vision for enhanced bilateral relations.
Notably, Peters expressed keen interest in fostering cooperation in key sectors such as agri-business, maritime coordination, food security, dairy farming, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and tourism. This eagerness to collaborate underscores a commitment to leveraging each other’s strengths and expertise for mutual benefit.
Additionally, Chief Minister Patel highlighted the significance of India’s new National Education Policy, emphasizing its focus on skill development, employability, and higher education, which opens avenues for partnership in the education sector. Moreover, Patel proposed that companies from New Zealand explore opportunities within Gujarat’s expanding digital ecosystem, particularly in fintech, leveraging platforms like GIFT City in Gandhinagar.
Furthermore, both leaders acknowledged the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has cemented Gujarat’s position as a premier investment destination.
Patel underscored Modi’s dedication to fostering global relations, portraying India as a ‘Vishva Mitra’ (global friend), while highlighting India’s ambition to ascend to the ranks of the world’s top economies. This meeting underscores a commitment to deepening ties and exploring new avenues of cooperation between New Zealand and Gujarat, reflecting the shared aspirations for progress and prosperity.
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