Haryana and Alberta Strengthen Ties Through Educational and Economic Collaboration

A Canadian delegation led by Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations met with Haryana's Chief Minister to discuss collaboration. Focus areas included education, energy, and agriculture. Plans for Canadian university campuses in India were explored. Both sides emphasized skill development and economic growth through increased cooperation.

In a significant bilateral meeting, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Canadian Minister of Indigenous Relations for Alberta, Rajan Sawhney, explored avenues for cooperation in education, energy, and agriculture. The discussion emphasized the importance of skill development and innovation through strengthened ties.

The chief minister highlighted the large number of Haryana students pursuing higher education in Canada, making academic collaboration key. Discussions centered on the potential establishment of Canadian university campuses in Haryana, enhancing academic and vocational links between the two regions.

The talks also focused on economic growth, with the chief minister expressing interest in collaborations in renewable energy, agri-based industries, and logistics. Both leaders agreed that such partnerships would generate significant employment opportunities for Haryana's youth, reinforcing the strengthening ties between Alberta and Haryana.

(With inputs from agencies.)