17.06.2026: Governor calls upon Consuls General: to promote trade, tourism, education and investments in Maharashtra

17.06.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma addressed the diplomats of Mumbai at the Annual Consuls General Meet organized by Gateway House at Bombay Gymkhana, in Mumbai. The Governor emphasized the important role of Consuls General in strengthening cooperation across trade, investment, tourism, cultural exchange, visa facilitation, and people-to-people contacts. He highlighted Maharashtra’s position as India’s leading industrial state and gateway for global engagement. The Governor recalled that during recent months Presidents, Prime Ministers, and senior leaders from Bhutan, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, France, Myanmar, and other nations had visited Mumbai. He called for deeper collaboration between Maharashtra and the international community in trade, education, tourism, innovation, culture, and sustainable development. Consuls General from various countries posted in Mumbai were present on the occasion. Executive Director of Gateway House Manjit Kripalani and Co Founder of AZB Behram Vakil were present.