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"Visit of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister to the UAE" dated 23 June, 2019.

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Consulate General of India

Dubai

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June 23, 2019

PRESS RELEASE

          Chief Minister of the northern Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Hon’ble Mr. Jai Ram Thakur arrived on a 4-day visit to UAE today afternoon. He is leading a high-level delegation from the State that also includes the Industry Minister, Hon’ble Mr. Bikram Singh and senior officials from the State. The purpose of the visit is to project Himachal Pradesh as an attractive investment destination in sectors such as horticulture, tourism, pharmaceuticals, energy, food processing, logistics, education and skill development.

          During the visit, Hon’ble Chief Minister is scheduled to hold high-level meetings at ministerial and official level as well as with chambers of commerce and leading investors. Hon’ble Chief Minister and his delegation will be holding a Roadshow on “Rising Himachal: Global Investors’ Meet 2019” at an event being organized by Indian Business and Professional Council, Dubai on June 25 evening. The Global Investors' Meet 2019 is the flagship business event of Himachal Pradesh and its inaugural edition will be held at Dharamshala on November 7-8, 2019.

Hon’ble Chief Minister will also be interacting with prominent businessmen and professionals at Business Leaders’ Forum, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Dubai Chapter and PIOCCI and with Indian community. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is also playing an active role in the visit.

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