Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will embark on a five-day visit to the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday to attract investments to the state and strengthen commercial and cultural ties with the Gulf nation, according to an official statement.
Majhi will travel to New Delhi on Tuesday before proceeding to Abu Dhabi. During the visit, he is scheduled to meet senior officials and business leaders of several global companies, including International Holding Company (IHC) and Borouge, besides interacting with the Indian Business and Professional Group.
On September 9, the Chief Minister will hold discussions with investors and industrialists in Abu Dhabi before travelling to Dubai, where an exhibition showcasing products from Odisha under the ‘One District One Product’ initiative will be inaugurated.
On September 10, Majhi is scheduled to meet UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, who is also Chairman of the Council of International Investments. He will also meet representatives of the Indian Business and Professional Council and the leadership of Emirates Global Aluminium. A round-table with the Middle East Recycling Association and an interaction with the Odisha business delegation are also planned.
The Chief Minister will attend the ‘Odisha Investors Meet’ in Dubai on September 11, where he will showcase investment opportunities in the state and interact with entrepreneurs and industrialists. An interaction with the Odia diaspora is also scheduled.
Majhi is expected to return to Bhubaneswar on September 12. The official statement said the visit is part of the state government’s efforts to accelerate industrialisation and attract capital investment to Odisha.
The Industries Minister, Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department and other senior state government officials will accompany the Chief Minister during the visit.
