Dubai [UAE], September 10 (ANI): Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday held a meeting with UAE Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, and Chairman of the Council of International Investments, according to the Department of Industries, Governmet of Odisha.

The discussions focused on strengthening economic and investment ties between Odisha and the UAE, exploring new investment opportunities in Odisha.

During the discussion, CM Majhi highlighted Odisha's favourable business environment, strong industrial ecosystem and investment potential across key sectors, and invited UAE-based investors to explore and invest in the State. 

The Chief Minister arrived in Dubai on September 9 on a visit aimed at engaging with the UAE business community and members of the Odia diaspora, according to the Department of Industries, Government of Odisha. Majhi was welcomed upon his arrival by representatives of the UAE's business community as well as members of the Odia diaspora living in the United Arab Emirates.

The Odisha Chief Minister is on a UAE visit to push Odisha's high-level investment outreach in the United Arab Emirates. He arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the visit.

According to an official release, the visit, with the principal engagement programme from September 9 to 11 and return to India on September 12, is aimed at deepening Odisha's economic engagement with the UAE and building partnerships across investment, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy and emerging industries.

The Chief Minister is leading a high-level delegation comprising Minister of Industries Sampad Chandra Swain, Chief Secretary Anu Garg and senior officials of the Industries Department and IPICOL.

The delegation was received in Abu Dhabi by Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Hemant Sharma, along with UAE-based officials and representatives. The delegation was also welcomed by representatives of the Embassy of India in the UAE.

Following his arrival, the Chief Minister reviewed preparations for the high-level business and investor engagements scheduled during the Abu Dhabi leg of the visit. He took stock of arrangements for upcoming interactions with UAE-based investors, institutions and business leaders, with emphasis on ensuring focused and outcome-oriented engagements.

During the day, the Chief Minister also met the Ambassador of India to the UAE and discussed the deepening of India-UAE relations and the growing opportunities for stronger economic and people-to-people linkages between the two countries, as per the release.

The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of ensuring continued support, facilitation and ease of living for Odias working and residing in the region, while recognising their contribution as an important bridge between Odisha and the UAE. (ANI)