Gujarat delegation wraps Australia, New Zealand roadshows ahead of 2027 summit

A high-level Gujarat government delegation, led by Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Rushikesh Patel, completed its roadshow in Australia and New Zealand ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. The eight-day trip, which ran from October 26 to November 2, included meetings with industry, business, and government representatives across both countries.

The delegation visited multiple locations in Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, where it held nine one-to-one meetings with companies and institutions. It also participated in three ministerial-level meetings and six sector-focused roundtables, involving more than 100 participants from various sectors.

In New Zealand, the delegation met with officials and industry representatives in Auckland, engaging in two sector-focused roundtables and visiting a renewable energy project. The roadshow aimed to strengthen economic ties and attract investments in areas such as energy, technology, and logistics.

The outreach efforts also included interactions with the Indian and Gujarati diaspora in both countries, with invitations for them to act as ambassadors for the 2027 summit. The delegation visited key facilities and institutions, including universities and sports venues, to study practices relevant to Gujarat's development goals.

The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 is scheduled to take place from January 10 to 12, 2027, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. The summit, launched in 2003, serves as a flagship platform for investment and business networking, with the theme 'Viksit Gujarat—Shaping Global Future.'