The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and held talks to bridge the gap between the two countries. Cameron was on her first visit to Gujarat after assuming office. She was welcomed to the state secretariat by the CM.
Cameron mentioned how the Gujarati diaspora and the Indian communities residing in Britain have contributed significantly to the business industry. The British envoy expressed the country’s eagerness towards investment from Gujarat. She also thanked the state government for their cooperation with the British entities operational in Gujarat.
CM Patel emphasised Gujarat’s contribution as a leading state in the renewable energy sectors including green hydrogen. The CM also mentioned the world’s largest hybrid energy park under construction in Kutch.
Cameron expressed Britain’s willingness to move forward in the renewable energy sector. The envoy credited Britain’s expertise in cyber security to Gujarat and mentioned the collaborations with National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).
CM Patel also brought up Gujarat’s willingness to host the 2036 Olympics and expressed hope in gaining expertise from his British counterparts for planning the event.
Patel sought consultations for a sustainable infrastructure and logistics for the games, which can be utilised even after completion of the event.
