US Consul General and Odisha CM Discuss Strengthening US-Odisha Partnership

US Consul General Jennifer Larson met with Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi to discuss strengthening cooperation between the US and Odisha. They explored potential partnerships in industries, education, renewable energy, tourism, and culture. Larson praised Odisha's industrial climate and expressed US interest in furthering commercial engagements.

On Wednesday, Jennifer Larson, the US Consul General in Hyderabad, met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The discussions centered on fortifying the US-Odisha partnership across various sectors including industry, education, renewable energy, tourism, and culture.

Majhi highlighted Odisha's advantages such as trained workforce and the availability of land, water, and energy, urging greater US industrial participation in the upcoming Utkarsh Utkal Conclave. He also expressed interest in collaborations with US universities in advanced areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Additionally, Majhi sought US cooperation in higher education initiatives and invited American investments in Odisha's semiconductor industry. He encouraged US companies to explore Odisha's rich cultural and natural heritage. Larson lauded Odisha's encouraging industrial climate, signaling US interest in broadening commercial ties based on the state's priorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)