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Texas Governor concludes India visit
The Texas delegation led by the governor visited Mumbai and New Delhi during their economic development mission to the country
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Governor Abbott delivered the keynote address at the 7th India-U.S. Forum in New Delhi. / Image - Office of the Governor
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently concluded a successful economic development mission to India, facilitated by his Economic Development and Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
In Mumbai and New Delhi, the Texas delegation engaged with corporate executives, business figures, and government representatives to showcase the strength of states’ economy, foster trade, promote job creation, and encourage capital investment by Indian companies in the state.
Abbott's second visit to the South Asian country, was aimed at reinforcing the collaborative partnership between India and Texas. "This economic development mission to India has strengthened our understanding of the deep cultural tenants that Texans and the Indian people share," the Governor said.
"We both have generous hearts, longing to see a brighter, more prosperous future for our children and grandchildren. Texas remains the most popular destination for Indian foreign direct investment and jobs created in the entire United States, and I am confident this enduring bond and strong collaboration will continue for years to come after this very productive economic development mission,” he added.
Looking back on a successful and exciting week in India.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 29, 2024
From Mumbai to New Delhi, we shared Texas' economic success story and deepened ties with a key investment and trading partner.
Read the full recap from our economic development mission: https://t.co/gGkUwNCW5H pic.twitter.com/2XreenIdEB
Governor Abbott, along with the Texas delegation, engaged in meetings with top executives from major Indian companies, including Infosys, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro in Mumbai. Discussions centered around enhancing Texas' collaboration with these companies, encouraging their expansion within the state.
Abbott also visited the A.M. Naik School at Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T). Additionally, he took part in a jersey exchange with the Mumbai Cricket Association, presenting jerseys from Texas Super Kings and Dallas Wolves.
In New Delhi, Governor Abbott held talks with Adani Group CEO Gautam Adani and other senior executives of the company. They discussed Texas as the energy capital of America, emphasizing its diverse energy strategy. The Governor also engaged with NASSCOM and Indian tech leaders, focusing on expanding India's tech industry in Texas.
Wonderful to see @DrSJaishankar today in New Delhi.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 28, 2024
Today, we discussed how we can take the thriving Texas-India partnership to new heights.
More: https://t.co/AVi2ThYNQ4 pic.twitter.com/UherQgIvTO
He also participated in a Texas-India economic partnership roundtable discussion hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, focusing on enhancing collaboration across industries like energy and technology. Abbott met with executives from HCLTech in Noida and discussed economic opportunities.
Additionally, he held talks with Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, exploring avenues for increased investment and collaboration. In addition, the Governor delivered the keynote address at the 7th India-US Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing the ongoing partnership between Texas and India.
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