Haryana Chief Minister Hosts Canadian Delegation for Strategic Talks
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini welcomed a high-level delegation from Canada at his official residence in Chandigarh. The delegation was led by Rajan Sawhney, Minister for Indigenous Relations in the Government of Alberta, Canada. The meeting underscored Haryana's proactive approach to fostering international partnerships aimed at driving economic growth and innovation.
Focus on Higher Education and Skill Enhancement
Chief Minister Saini emphasized that Haryana is consistently open to global collaborations that enhance skills, spur innovation, and boost economic development. He highlighted the substantial number of students from Haryana currently pursuing higher education in Canada, making academic cooperation a pivotal area of mutual interest. During in-depth discussions, both parties explored avenues to deepen collaboration in higher education, with particular attention on the proposal to establish overseas campuses of Canadian universities in India, specifically within Haryana.
The Canadian delegation provided a comprehensive briefing on Alberta's advanced skill development ecosystem and various initiatives designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. Both sides concurred that joint efforts in skill training, vocational education, and industry-linked programs could significantly improve employment prospects for the youth in Haryana.
Exploring Cooperation in Key Economic Sectors
The discussions extended beyond education to potential partnerships in critical sectors such as energy, food processing, agriculture, logistics, and free trade. Minister Sawhney expressed appreciation for Haryana's progressive stance on industrial development, innovation, and human resource development. The meeting was conducted in a warm, constructive, and cordial atmosphere, reflecting the strengthening bilateral ties between Haryana and Canada.
Haryana's commitment to international engagement is further supported by its dedicated Department of Foreign Cooperation, which manages the state's diplomacy, bilateral and multilateral relations at the international level, and provides assistance to the Haryanvi diaspora abroad.
