During the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met in high profile with Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade. The talks centered on developing cooperation between Gujarat and the United Arab Emirates, with a focus on developing desalination plants and green hydrogen technology.
Expressing enthusiasm for the potential collaboration, Chief Minister Patel stated, “Green hydrogen technology and desalination plants can progress through collaboration between the UAE and Gujarat.”
This signals a strategic move towards sustainable technologies, aligning with global efforts to address environmental challenges.
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, highlighted the growing potential for UAE investors to engage with Gujarat, citing the country’s partnership in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summit since 2017.
The meeting served as a platform to explore avenues for increased investment and cooperation between the two regions.
Acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” Chief Minister Patel welcomed UAE industry investors during the summit.
The focus extended beyond ongoing projects like Gift City, Dholera Sir, and the Diamond Bourse, with substantial potential identified in sectors such as renewable energy and green hydrogen.
The Chief Minister’s proactive approach to supporting UAE industries in Gujarat garnered praise from the business delegation accompanying Minister Al Zeyoudi.
