Bhubaneswar, Aug 8: The Consul General of the United States at Hyderabad, Jennifer Larson, on Wednesday, called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership between the US and Odisha.

Majhi welcomed the Consul General and emphasised strengthening partnerships between the US and Odisha in various sectors such as industries, education, renewable energy, tourism, and culture.

Citing Odisha's advantages, such as trained manpower and availability of land, water, and energy, he sought the cooperation of the US Consul in facilitating larger participation of US industries in the upcoming Utkarsh Utkal Conclave (formerly Make-in-Odisha), which will be held from 6-7 months from now.

Majhi also expressed his keenness to collaborate with US universities in frontier areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

He also sought cooperation in higher education with partnerships between US and Odisha universities and expressed his desire for US investment for setting up the semiconductor industry in Odisha.

Further, CM extended an invitation for American companies to explore the vast potential of Odisha and explore its vibrant culture, rich heritage, and breathtaking natural beauty.

He expressed his desire to promote cultural exchanges, educational collaborations, and people-to-people connections.

Participating in the discussion, US Consul General Jennifer Larson congratulated CM Manjhi for assuming office.

She said that the industrial climate in Odisha is very encouraging and the US is keen to partner with Odisha for commercial engagement. She also appreciated the vibrant culture of Odisha and expressed that the US is interested in supporting Odisha in all possible sectors as per the priorities of the state.

Development Commissioner Anu Garg and Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Nikunja Bihari Dhal were present at the meeting among others.

(ANI)

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