In Pictures: Gujarat CM meets top guests arrived to participate in G20 meeting in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, held meetings with several world leaders and top banking officials over the weekend, as they are visiting the state capital to attend the 3rd Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, a part of the G20 India summit being held from July 17th to 18th.

Here are pictures of the Gujarat CM meeting various world leaders and dignitaries.

The President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga, along with a high-level delegation participating in G20 meeting met with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. The Chief Minister extended an invitation to the President of the World Bank to participate in the upcoming Vibrant-2024.

“Singapore and Gujarat share good and growing ties, especially in forward-looking areas such as fintech. Glad to catch up again with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Our local companies have a growing presence in Gujarat and there are many opportunities for mutual growth,” tweeted Singapore’s Deputy PM after meeting CM Patel.

During his visit to Gandhinagar for the Infrastructure Investors Dialogue, Mr. Mohamed Al Hussaini, the UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met the Chief Minister of Gujarat. The Chief Minister briefed him about Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) and GIFT City. CM also elaborated on the State’s Green Growth policy, emphasizing the renewable energy and green hydrogen sectors. The two leaders engaged in discussions to enhance bilateral collaboration. Additionally, the Chief Minister extended an invitation to the UAE Minister to attend Vibrant Gujarat 2024.

The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Mr. Jin Liqun, accompanied by a delegation, met with CM in Gandhinagar on Sunday. They praised the ongoing development of Gujarat. The CM expressed appreciation for the contributions of AIIB to various infrastructure development projects in the state. Additionally, the CM extended an invitation to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to participate in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat 2024.

The President of the Asian Development Bank, Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa, led a delegation and conducted a comprehensive meeting with Gujarat CM in state capital.

The CM expressed his aspiration for Asian Development Bank’s assistance in areas such as green energy, health, rural road connectivity, drinking water, and housing, similar to the support provided in skill development and urban infrastructure sectors. The two dignitaries also discussed proactive bilateral collaboration to establish Gujarat as a hub for green hydrogen.

This morning, Dr Mohamed Maait, the Minister of Finance of Egypt, and a delegation met with Gujarat CM in Gandhinagar. The meeting focused on exploring avenues to enhance cooperation in various areas. DeshGujarat