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Ireland's Ambassador Visits Gujarat CM, Eyes Cooperation in Key Sectors

Ireland's Ambassador to India, Kevin Kelly, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, marking his first trip to the state. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in mutual interest areas like aircraft leasing, the semiconductor ecosystem, financial services, and education. Ambassador Kelly accepted an invitation for Ireland to participate in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Separately, CM Patel praised the Union Budget 2026 as a visionary blueprint for a developed India, highlighting specific benefits for Gujarat's pharma and textile sectors.

Key Points: Ireland Ambassador Meets Gujarat CM, Discusses Investment & Summit

  • Ireland-Gujarat cultural parallels highlighted
  • Cooperation in aircraft leasing & semiconductors discussed
  • Ambassador invited to Vibrant Gujarat Summit
  • CM Patel praises Union Budget as visionary
  • Budget's Bio-Pharma Shakti Programme to benefit Gujarat
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Gujarat: Ireland's Ambassador Kevin Kelly pays a courtesy visit to CM Bhupendra Patel

Ireland's Ambassador Kevin Kelly met Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, discussing cooperation in semiconductors, finance, and education, and accepted an invite to Vibrant Gujarat.

"both Gujarat and Ireland are culturally rich societies that deeply value and preserve their cultural heritage - Kevin Kelly"

Gandinagar, February 6

Ireland's Ambassador to India, Mr Kevin Kelly, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. During his first visit to Gujarat, he highlighted historical parallels between India and Ireland in a meeting with the Chief Minister.

He noted that both Gujarat and Ireland are culturally rich societies that deeply value and preserve their cultural heritage. He further recalled that Gujarat was prominently featured in the State Cultural Event Series organised by the Indian Embassy in Dublin two years ago, as per the release.

During this meeting, the Chief Minister discussed cooperation between Gujarat and Ireland in areas of mutual interest, including aircraft leasing, the semiconductor ecosystem, financial services, and education. Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister also invited the Irish delegation to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which the Ambassador gladly accepted.

This meeting was attended by Principal Secretary of the Industries Department, Ms Mamta Verma, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Dr Vikrant Pandey and Industrial Commissioner P. Swaroop, the release noted.

Meanwhile, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel on Thursday described the Union Budget 2026 as visionary and forward-looking, which lays a strong foundation for building Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar, the Chief Minister said the budget is based on pillars such as accelerating economic growth while ensuring sustainable development and active public participation through capacity building.

Welcoming the budget, Patel said it delivers a "quantum jump" towards Viksit Bharat and will play a significant role as India moves towards becoming the world's third-largest economy. He expressed confidence that the budget would strengthen the journey towards a Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Highlighting sector-wise benefits for Gujarat, the Chief Minister said the Bio-Pharma Shakti Programme, with an allocation of Rs 10,000 crore, aims to make India a global bio-pharma manufacturing hub, according to a release. As Gujarat is a leader in the pharmaceutical sector, the state will gain significantly from this initiative. He added that six new schemes announced for the textile sector will further boost Gujarat's textile industry.

- ANI

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Priya S
The cultural parallels are interesting. Both Ireland and Gujarat have rich histories and have preserved their heritage despite challenges. Hope this leads to more student exchange programs in education!
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Vikram M
Rs 10,000 crore for Bio-Pharma Shakti is a game-changer for Gujarat. We are already the pharmacy of the world, this will cement that position. Good to see the budget focusing on our strengths.
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Sarah B
While international summits and delegations are important, I hope the focus on 'Viksit Bharat' also translates into more ground-level development in rural areas of the state. The benefits need to be widespread.
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Rohit P
Aircraft leasing is a smart area for collaboration. With our growing aviation sector, Gujarat can become a hub for this. Vibrant Gujarat Summit keeps getting more global, proud moment!
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Michael C
The textile sector schemes are crucial. Gujarat provides so much employment through textiles and handicrafts. Supporting this industry is supporting lakhs of families. Good step.

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