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Maharashtra UK Partnership : Maharashtra has an excellent ecosystem for solid investment combining skills, capital and technology. Emphasizing the importance of Maharashtra as Maharashtra is at the forefront of creating an ecosystem for investment of industries in all sectors, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to organizations and entrepreneurs from the United Kingdom to invest in Maharashtra. (Maharashtra UK Partnership)

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In order to speed up the projects of the investors, coordination with all relevant agencies will be done immediately through the 'Invest Maharashtra' platform. Chief Minister Fadnavis said that the visit of the Secretary, Mayor and officials from UK is not just a formal visit but an attempt to convert the ambition between the two countries into actual business and agreements.

Exchange of Memorandum of Understanding

Chief Minister Fadnavis was speaking at the Maharashtra-UK partnership launch event held at Hotel Taj Palace. On this occasion, Royal Etiquette Minister Jayakumar Rawal, Principal Secretary of Industries Department P. Anbalgan, Chief Etiquette Officer Rajesh Gawande, Chief Minister's Investment Adviser Kaustubh Dhavse, United Kingdom Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds were present. After bilateral discussions with a high-level delegation of the UK, a memorandum of understanding was exchanged between Maharashtra and the UK to enhance cooperation in various key areas.

Direct connection to global markets

Chief Minister Fadnavis said, Mumbai directly connects international finance, trade and entrepreneurship with global markets. Pune has become a major hub for engineering, automotive industry, manufacturing and information technology. Maharashtra's strength lies in skilled manpower across the state, competent industrial clusters and a strong network of experienced partners serving global clients. The new National Education Policy has allowed foreign universities to set up campuses in Maharashtra. World universities like 'University of Bristol', 'University of York' and 'University of Aberdeen' are coming to Maharashtra. The Education, Medicity and AI Innovation City to be set up in the state will bring together world-class research, institutions and talent.

Big scope for clean energy projects

Maharashtra has huge scope for clean energy projects such as reducing industrial carbon emissions, energy efficiency, water management, transport and resource renewal. The Chief Minister also assured that the state government will provide full cooperation to global companies to set up their 'Global Capability Centers' and Technology Research Centers in Maharashtra. This partnership will provide opportunities for local manufacturers, food processing industries, technology companies and small businesses in Maharashtra to gain new markets and customers in the UK. The Chief Minister also expressed his belief that the relationship between Maharashtra and Britain will be strengthened through actual industry, business and employment creation, not limited to agreements.

Maharashtra's economy is bigger than Norway

Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds said Maharashtra is the most natural and appropriate place for UK companies looking to enter the Indian market. The state was chosen for its apparent economic strength, political stability and leadership. The economy of the state is bigger than that of Norway in Europe. We have not come to Maharashtra just to sign a paper, we want real results and success. He also expressed the hope that the people of both sides should work together to carry forward this work and speed up the progress of both the countries.

On this occasion, Scotland's Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Dame Angela Eagle, Secretary of State Douglas Alexander, EU and International Trade Director Sophie Bryce, UK Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia Harshbir Sangha, England's Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for West India Harjinder Kang, Mayor and others were present.

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