Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday framed the India–US bilateral relationship as one of the defining global partnerships of the 21st century and urged both nations to transition beyond political alignment and pivot directly toward economic integration.
“The next chapter of India–US partnership must move from strategic convergence to economic execution,” Chief Minister Fadnavis said, positioning Maharashtra as the central anchor for this phase of growth.
Speaking at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) National Convention, the Chief Minister highlighted technology as the strongest foundation of future ties.
He reiterated the state’s intent to participate across the entire spectrum of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and innovation-led execution.
He emphasised that global supply chain realignments offer India — and Maharashtra in particular — a historic opportunity to establish trusted hubs for high-tech manufacturing, global capability centres (GCCs), and data infrastructure.
“The bilateral relationship is increasingly defined by co-investment, co-innovation, and co-development. Given recent global disruptions, India presents a historic opportunity to build resilient, trusted supply chains for global markets,” he noted.
Pointing to the state’s pharmaceutical base, Chief Minister Fadnavis highlighted ongoing developments like the 165-acre Medicity project — featuring the Cleveland Clinic as an anchor partner — aimed at turning Maharashtra into a global medical tourism destination.
Noting the convention’s focus on women leaders, the Chief Minister stressed that long-term economic growth is impossible without full participation, describing women as vital CEOs, investors, and drivers of enterprise.
Addressing prospective investors, Chief Minister Fadnavis made a direct pitch to view Maharashtra not merely as a regional hub, but as a global launchpad combining talent, connectivity, and industrial infrastructure.
Addressing global investors, he urged businesses to view Maharashtra as a platform for global growth.
He noted that investments must translate directly into jobs and opportunities for the youth.
The convention gathered key industry leaders and diplomats, including US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, to establish actionable roadmaps across high-growth sectors like digital tech, critical manufacturing, and healthcare infrastructure.
On the sidelines of the convention, Chief Minister Fadnavis held discussions with US envoy Gor, focusing on channeling US investments into semiconductors, data centres, higher education, and advanced technology sectors.
The Chief Minister in his post on social media platform X said, “Delighted to welcome the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, in Mumbai today. We had a productive discussion on strengthening India-US ties and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration.”
–IANS
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