Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Yadav has stressed that the Indian Embassy in the UAE can play a decisive role in presenting the image of Madhya Pradesh strongly at the global level under ‘Brand India’.
The CM made the comment on Monday, the second day of his ongoing Dubai visit, during a breakfast briefing organised by Indian Consul General Satish Kumar Sivan. In the meeting, an agreement was reached to develop a permanent communication mechanism at the Indian Embassy level, so that institutional dialogue between Madhya Pradesh and the UAE continues consistently.
During this meeting, held at Bombay Brasserie in the Taj Business Bay, Chief Minister Dr Yadav was given information about various Indian activities and potential areas of cooperation in the UAE.
According to state government officials, the major topics discussed during the meeting included special efforts to motivate overseas entrepreneurs from Madhya Pradesh to invest, possibilities of promoting cultural and religious tourism between Dubai and Madhya Pradesh, and participation of the Indian Mission in organising ‘MP Day’ in Dubai.
Chief Minister Yadav emphasised the need for joint efforts in sectors like industry, infrastructure, health, education, and tourism. It was also discussed that the Indian Mission will coordinate at the mission level for direct contact of major industrial groups of Dubai with the Madhya Pradesh industry department.
Additionally, a proposal was put forward to organise sector-specific roundtables under the leadership of the Consulate in priority areas such as agriculture, textiles, EV, logistics, and tourism.
Consul General Sivan informed that entrepreneurs associated with micro, small, and medium enterprises of Madhya Pradesh origin working in Dubai can be identified and connected with the state’s favourable policies.
Possibilities of cooperation were also outlined in the field of technical education and skill development, especially with institutions related to electric vehicles and solar energy.