State officials meet Spain team over investments
Ranchi: Jharkhand govt and Embassy of Spain on Monday held a high-level meeting to advance strategic cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, and institutional collaboration.
On behalf of the state, the meeting was led by secretary industries, Arava Raj Kamal. While from the Embassy of Spain, it was led by Chief Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Lucia Paternina at Jharkhand Bhawan, Delhi.
"The dialogue was a follow-up to the CM's recent visit to Spain and focused on translating strategic outcomes into structured partnerships," read a statement from state IPRD department.
The meeting covered key areas of collaboration including industrial investment, clean energy, exhibition infrastructure, mining technology, and tourism.
State govt proposed the finalization of a formal MoU and the establishment of a Spain–Jharkhand Coordination Cell to facilitate long-term cooperation.
Special emphasis was laid on co-branding opportunities with Spain at upcoming summits and conferences, along with a proposed delegation visit by Spanish business and cultural representatives to Ranchi later this year.
The two sides also explored collaboration between educational institutions and govt bodies for capacity building, skill development, and cultural exchange. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to fast-tracking institutional frameworks that will support investment, innovation, and people-to-people ties between Spain and Jharkhand.
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