Impressed by vibrant Gujarat, Italian envoy Daniele Mancini keen to partner Gujarat’s growth story

Gandhinagar, Tuesday: A high-level business delegation from Italy led by their Ambassador to India Mr. Daniele Mancini on a visit to Gujarat paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Narendra Modi here today and held detailed discussion to explore areas of mutual co-operation.

Impressed by vibrant Gujarat, Mr. Mancini evinced keen interest to partner Gujarat’s growth story. Top executives of Italian companies offered assistance in green technology in construction sector and infrastructure, logistic, ceramic, small city concept in industrial clusters, agro business and technology support in university-knowledge partnership.

Gujarat’s Additional Chief Secretary for Industries Maheshwar Sahu and Chief Minister’s Additional Principal Secretary were also present during the meeting.

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