Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Engages with New Zealand PM to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
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Synopsis
On March 19, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon to discuss enhancing collaborations across critical sectors. Their talks included urban development, environmental initiatives, and the Bollywood industry's economic impact. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also shared insights about Mumbai's growth and cleanliness efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Maharashtra CM Fadnavis met New Zealand PM Luxon.
- Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral ties.
- Topics included urban development and environmental measures.
- Shinde highlighted Mumbai's growth initiatives.
- Luxon engaged with Bollywood stars during his visit.
Mumbai, March 19 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, welcomed the New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, on Wednesday, engaging in discussions aimed at enhancing collaboration in critical sectors.
In his post on X, he expressed, "A warm welcome to the Prime Minister of New Zealand in Mumbai and Maharashtra. It was an honor to engage with him and his team. Our conversations were both enlightening and future-oriented, concentrating on bolstering bilateral relations and nurturing deeper partnerships across vital sectors."
Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met with PM Luxon to address a variety of topics, including the development of Mumbai.
As per Shinde's office, he informed the Prime Minister about initiatives aimed at making Mumbai slum-free and providing housing for the city's residents. He also highlighted the efforts made to enhance Mumbai's economic capacity, which serves as the engine of the nation's growth. The Prime Minister showed keen interest in understanding how Mumbai's internal cleanliness is being improved through initiatives like Deep Clean.
Moreover, Shinde shared insights with the New Zealand PM regarding improvements in Mumbai's traffic system, crediting the Coastal Road, Atal Setu, and the enhancements brought by the Metro for the betterment of daily commuter traffic.
“Environmental concerns are significant,” the statement noted, mentioning that PM Luxon also inquired about the measures being implemented in this area. They further discussed the promotion of yoga for health benefits.
In a lighter moment, the New Zealand PM interacted with Bollywood celebrities during his stay in the city.
On X, he remarked, "The film industry contributes significantly to our economy, generating jobs and increasing incomes - I’m eager to see even more of that. It was fantastic to connect with some Bollywood stars to gather their insights on how we can enhance this further."
Earlier, Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan welcomed Christopher Luxon and his distinguished delegation at Raj Bhavan, where various topics including green energy, sports, education, agricultural technology, and fisheries were discussed.
