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US Consul General Mike Hankey met Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to discuss economic cooperation, particularly in green energy and trade. The CM highlighted Gujarat’s potential in Green Hydrogen and semiconductor sectors. Hankey also reaffirmed US participation in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Separately, CM Patel visited the grieving family of victims from the Pahalgam terror attack.

Key Points: US Consul General Mike Hankey Meets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

  • US-Gujarat trade and green energy collaboration discussed
  • Focus on semiconductors, pharma, and renewables
  • Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 cooperation highlighted
  • CM Patel also visits terror attack victims' family
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US Consul General in Mumbai Mike Hankey pays courtesy visit to Gujarat CM Patel in Gandhinagar

US Consul General Mike Hankey discusses trade, green energy, and Vibrant Gujarat Summit with CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

"Gujarat is swiftly advancing as a global hub for Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia. - CM Bhupendra Patel"

Gandhinagar, April 25

The Consul General of the United States in Mumbai, Mike Hankey, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. During their meeting, Hankey highlighted the US involvement across various sectors in India, with a particular focus on Gujarat.

The Chief Minister emphasised Gujarat's swift advancement towards becoming a global hub for Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia production and export. He also discussed the immense potential across various sectors in Gujarat, including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and renewable energy.

Consul General Hankey also discussed America's participation and mutual cooperation at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024.

Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Manoj Kumar Das, Secretary Avantika Singh and senior officials from the Industry Department were also present during the courtesy meeting.

CM Bhupendra Patel on Thursday visited the residence of Yatishbhai Sudhirbhai Parmar and his son, Smit Yatishbhai Parmar, who were among the victims of the recent terrorist attack at Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.

The Parmar family, residents of Nandanvan Society in the Kaliyabid area of Bhavnagar, suffered an irreplaceable loss. As the mortal remains of the father and son reached Bhavnagar late at night, CM Patel met the grieving family and offered his condolences, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.

He paid his respects to the departed souls and prayed for their eternal peace, expressing solidarity with the family in this profound sorrow. The mortal remains of the father and son who were killed in the terrorist attack were brought from Srinagar to Mumbai and then flown to Ahmedabad via an IndiGo flight. From there, they were taken to Bhavnagar by road, arriving around midnight.

The two victims were among 26 innocent lives lost in the deadly attack on Tuesday.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Great to see strengthening US-Gujarat ties! The focus on green energy is especially promising for our state's future. 🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸
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Rahul M.
While I appreciate the diplomatic meeting, I wish there was more concrete discussion about job creation for local youth rather than just broad sector discussions.
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Sunita P.
My heart breaks for the Parmar family. No words can ease their pain. The CM showing personal concern means a lot during such tragedies.
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Amit D.
Gujarat's potential in semiconductors is exciting! Hope these discussions translate into actual investments and tech transfer. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit should focus on this.
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Neha T.
The article covers two very different but important topics - diplomacy and tragedy. Well balanced reporting. Prayers for all affected by the terrorist attack. 🙏
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Vikram S.
As someone from Bhavnagar, we appreciate CM Patel coming to console the grieving family personally. These small gestures matter more than big political speeches.

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