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Karnataka Ministers Celebrate King Charles III's Birthday, Strengthen UK Ties

Karnataka Ministers M.B. Patil and M.C. Sudhakar attended a Bengaluru reception celebrating the birthday of King Charles III. The event, organized by the British Deputy High Commission, highlighted the strong historical ties between Karnataka and the United Kingdom. Discussions focused on boosting British investment in the state and expanding academic partnerships through student exchange programs. The ministers also promoted the proposed KWIN City project as a future hub for collaboration with British companies and universities.

Key Points: Karnataka Ministers Attend King Charles III Birthday in Bengaluru

  • Ministers attended King's birthday reception
  • Focus on UK investment in Karnataka
  • Collaboration in higher education & student exchange
  • KWIN City project to attract British partners
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King Charles III's birthday celebrated in Bengaluru; K'taka ministers attend event

Ministers M.B. Patil and M.C. Sudhakar attended a reception for King Charles III's birthday, highlighting Karnataka-UK trade and education ties.

"Karnataka and the UK share a long history of engagement, particularly in industry and investment. - M.B. Patil"

Bengaluru, Feb 27

Karnataka Ministers M.B. Patil and M.C. Sudhakar attended a reception in Bengaluru to mark the birthday of King Charles III, highlighting the ties between Karnataka and the UK.

The event was organised on Thursday by the office of the British Deputy High Commissioner Chandru Iyer at the Taj West End and was attended by government officials, industry representatives, and members of the diplomatic community.

Speaking at the event, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said Karnataka and the UK share a long history of engagement, particularly in industry and investment.

He added that during his recent visit to London, he met industrial leaders and encouraged them to invest in Karnataka.

Patil noted that several British companies have established operations in the state and are contributing to its economic activity.

He also said discussions were held with representatives of academic institutions, including the Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool.

He added that British companies and universities are expected to participate in the proposed Knowledge, Wellbeing and Innovation (KWIN) City project near Dabaspet, which is aimed at creating opportunities for youth.

Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar said Karnataka maintains cooperation with the United Kingdom in higher education through twinning programmes that facilitate student exchanges and academic collaboration.

He added that 30 students are benefiting from the programme this year, similar to last year, enabling them to pursue studies abroad.

Sudhakar added that the state government is focusing on skill development and international academic partnerships to expand global opportunities for students from Karnataka.

King Charles III was born on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace in London, England. He is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His birth occurred during the reign of his grandfather, King George VI.

Since founding the Prince's Trust in 1976, using his £7,500 of severance pay from the Royal Navy, King Charles III has established 16 more charitable organisations and now serves as President of each.

King Charles III has been known to donate his blood to raise awareness for health causes

- IANS

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Rohit P
While fostering international ties is important, I hope our ministers are equally focused on solving Bengaluru's infrastructure and traffic crisis. Global partnerships should translate into local benefits for common citizens.
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Aman W
The student exchange program is a fantastic initiative! 30 students getting to study in the UK is a life-changing opportunity. Hope this expands to include more colleges across Karnataka, not just the elite ones.
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Sarah B
Interesting to read about King Charles's charitable work. The fact that he started with his Navy severance pay is quite humble. Cultural and diplomatic events like these help build soft power relationships.
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Vikram M
Taj West End is a lovely venue for such events. Hope the discussions on investment lead to concrete job creation in our state. British companies have a good reputation for quality and ethics.
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Karthik V
Celebrating a foreign monarch's birthday feels a bit colonial-era, yaar. But if it's just a pretext for serious business and education talks that help Karnataka, then it's fine. The focus should be on the outcomes, not the party.

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