Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held discussions with ASSOCHAM President and UNO Minda Chairman Nirmal Minda at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (South Gujarat) in Surat on 1 May 2026, focusing on manufacturing and industrial expansion.
ASSOCHAM, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, brought sector leaders to the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference where Chief Minister Patel explored partnerships in electronics, textiles, and chemical sectors.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held bilateral discussions with Ambassador of Ukraine to India Oleksandr Polishchuk at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat on 1 May 2026, exploring trade and investment opportunities.
Ambassador Polishchuk engaged with Chief Minister Patel on potential collaboration in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and technology sectors, reflecting Ukraine's interest in Gujarat's industrial ecosystem.
The meeting between Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Ukraine's Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk highlighted mutual interest in strengthening economic and cultural exchanges through the Vibrant Gujarat platform.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held talks with High Commissioner of Seychelles to India Hari Soa Lalatiye at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat on 1 May 2026, discussing maritime trade and tourism linkages.
High Commissioner Lalatiye expressed Seychelles' interest in partnering with Gujarat on port infrastructure, fisheries, and renewable energy projects aligned with the island nation's development agenda.
The bilateral engagement underscored Gujarat's coastal advantage and Seychelles' strategic position in the Indian Ocean, opening pathways for collaborative ocean economy and blue growth initiatives.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel engaged with High Commissioner of Rwanda to India Jacqueline Mukangira at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat on 1 May 2026, exploring agricultural and technology partnerships.
High Commissioner Mukangira highlighted Rwanda's focus on agri-tech innovation and expressed interest in Gujarat's expertise in horticulture, dairy, and food processing sectors.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with High Commissioner of Singapore to India Simon Wong at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat on 1 May 2026, discussing manufacturing and fintech opportunities.
High Commissioner Wong underscored Singapore's commitment to deepening economic ties with Gujarat, particularly in semiconductors, logistics, and financial services sectors.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held bilateral discussions with Ambassador of Japan to India Keiichi Ono at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat on 1 May 2026, focusing on manufacturing and automotive sectors.
Ambassador Ono reaffirmed Japan's longstanding industrial collaboration with Gujarat, highlighting opportunities in electric vehicles, precision engineering, and industrial robotics aligned with India's manufacturing vision.