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Finnish Ambassador meets CM; cooperation in startup, skilling, education, renewable energy discussed
Finland's Ambassador to India, Kimmo Lähdevirta, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, during which the two sides expressed eagerness for cooperation in various sectors like startups, skilling, education, renewable energy and sustainability, an official release from the Chief Minister's Office stated.
Finland's Embassy in India on Monday opened an Honarary Consulate in Ahmedabad even as it has appointed noted businessman from Ahmedabad and vice president of Arvind Limited, Kulin Lalbhai, as its Honorary Consul of India.
The Finnish Ambassador, along with a high-level delegation and Lalbhai, also held a meeting with CM Patel.
As per the release, CM Patel expects that Finland goes forward in the fields of green energy, renewable energy, and energy storage.
Additional Chief Secretary to the CM, M K Das; Principal Secretary (Industries and Mines) Mamta Varma; and Industries Commissioner P Swaroop were also present at the meeting.
