April 13, 2023
A delegation of UK Members of Parliament (MPs) from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for trade and Investment met with Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, in Gandhinagar, to discuss potential opportunities for trade and investment between the UK and Gujarat.
During the meeting, Patel highlighted the Biotechnology University in GIFT City, which has already collaborated with the University of Edinburgh in the UK. He invited the best universities in the UK to set up campuses in Gujarat, which could strengthen academic and research ties between the two nations.
The delegation expressed interest in several projects, including solar rooftops, waste-to-energy, and steel plants. These projects could be mutually beneficial for both countries and lead to a significant increase in trade and investment between the UK and Gujarat.
The delegation comprised eight MPs from different parties, including Labour, Conservative, Scottish National Party, and Crossbench. Their discussions with Patel centered around enhancing trade and investment ties between the UK and Gujarat.
This meeting is a positive step towards strengthening the trade and investment ties between the UK and Gujarat. With growing interest in projects such as solar rooftops, waste-to-energy, and steel plants, there is a significant opportunity for both countries to collaborate and benefit from each other’s strengths.
The APPG’s visit to India is an excellent opportunity for both countries to explore new avenues for collaboration and investment. By meeting with government officials, business leaders, and entrepreneurs in different cities, the delegation can identify potential areas of collaboration and investment. These efforts could lead to long-term economic benefits for both the UK and India.
