Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024 in Gandhinagar. Preceding the main summit, the exhibition sprawls across 2 lakh square meters in several halls at the Helipad Ground Exhibition Centre. It features participation from 20 countries and precedes the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which will also be inaugurated by PM Modi.
During his three-day visit to his home State, Mr Modi arrived at the venue at 3 pm, commencing his tour of stalls alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries. Welcomed by numerous students from local colleges, the Prime Minister and officials were greeted at the inauguration.
Earlier in the day, Mr Modi convened with heads of states and senior officials from Mozambique and Timor-Leste at the Mahatma Gandhi Mandir, the main summit venue. Additionally, he engaged in discussions with global CEOs, including Sanjay Mehrotra of Micron, DP World's chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Toshihiro Suzuki, officials from Deakin University, and Vincent Clerc of AP Moller Maersk. The trade show is scheduled for business on January 10 and January 11, followed by two days open to the general public.
PM Modi, UAE President hold roadshow in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conducted a 15-minute roadshow in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The event began at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and concluded at Indira Bridge, spanning around three kilometres. Both leaders waved at the large crowds gathered along the road, with banners welcoming the UAE president.
Following the roadshow, they proceeded to their respective destinations in Gandhinagar. PM Modi will inaugurate the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, where the UAE president will serve as the chief guest.
Australia sends over 90 delegates and opens university campus in India
Australia is the official country partner at Vibrant Gujarat, India's premier investor summit. Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat, Australia is sending a significant delegation, comprising 36 businesses and 90 representatives, to foster enhanced bilateral business ties and explore opportunities in Gujarat and across India. The delegation will include officials from three Australian states – New South Wales, Western Australia, and Queensland, alongside representatives from five universities. His Excellency, Mr Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to India, will be at the helm of this delegation. In a groundbreaking development for Australia-India educational relations, Deakin University will inaugurate India's first international university campus in Gujarat's GIFT City, marking a pivotal moment in their academic partnership.