Bhupendra Patel Holds Productive Meeting with Mumbai-Based Consul General of Sweden and Delegation in Gandhinagar

~Along with the Gujarat Government, Mr. Sven Ostberg Leads a Meeting with 11 Swedish Companies Operating in the State under the Investors Facilitation Mechanism
~Approximately 60 Swedish Companies Operating in Gujarat are Generating Employment for Over 11,000 Individuals
~Swedish Companies Express Gratitude for the Support Extended by the State Government
~Gujarat Emerges as Preferred Destination for National and International Investors Due to Proactive Governance, Policy-Driven Approach, and Robust Infrastructure
~Once investors choose Gujarat for industrial investment, they do not seek to invest elsewhere: Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, May 30, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a meeting with the Consul General of Sweden based in Mumbai Mr. Sven Ostberg , along with representatives from around eleven Swedish companies and industrial leaders.
This meeting was organized with the objective of further strengthening the Investor Facilitation Mechanism to promote investments and collaborations across various sectors between the Government of Gujarat and Sweden.
During the discussion,Shri Bhupendra Patel highlighted that Gujarat continues to derive substantial benefits from the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He stated that Gujarat, under the guidance of the Prime Minister, has emerged as a policy-driven and proactive governance model, becoming the first choice for investors from India and abroad. He mentioned that Gujarat provides such an encouraging, peaceful atmosphere and robust infrastructure that once people come to Gujarat for industrial investment, they do not consider any other place for investment.
CM outlined how Gujarat has assumed a leadership role under the guidance of the Prime Minister in key areas such as renewable energy and green growth. He assured the Swedish investors of the State Government’s full support and cooperation in these sectors, along with the timely and appropriate resolution of all matters, whether minor or significant.
The Swedish industry leaders expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister for the support extended by the State Government and conveyed their expectation that such dynamic cooperation would continue in the future as well.
Consul General Mr. Sven Ostberg stated that approximately 60 Swedish industries and companies are currently operating in Gujarat across various sectors, providing employment opportunities to nearly 11,000 individuals.
He further noted that Swedish companies are actively contributing to the vision of “Make in India, Made for the World,” as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and reiterated this point during his interaction with the Chief Minister.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Kumar Das, Principal Secretary of Industries Ms. Mamta Verma, Commissioner of Industries Shri P. Swaroop, Secretary Dr. Vikrant Pandey, and other senior officials.