Union Minister Vaishnaw takes part in series of meetings at WEF 2025
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw showcases India's commitment to innovation and international collaboration in the railway sector at WEF 2025.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took part in a series of strategic meetings in Switzerland, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and embracing innovative technologies in the railway sector. He also made a presentation on the Indian semiconductor ecosystem.
Before heading for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Mr. Vaishnaw on Tuesday held several meetings. He said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always guided us to benchmark our efforts to the global bests. Today’s visit is also in this direction. There is a lot of interest around the world in ‘Made in India’ products.”
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A presentation showcasing the latest advancements in infrastructure diagnostics was held by the Swiss Federal Railways. Mr. Vaishnaw engaged with Swiss experts to understand the technologies that can bolster operational efficiency and safety within the Indian Railways system. It was followed by a meeting with leading railway sector small and medium enterprises, including Rhomberg Sersa Ag, Selectron, Ucentrics, Autech, and nu Glass.
Another key meeting was with Stadler Rail Management and a visit to their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in St. Margrethen. Stadler Rail’s expertise is in producing double-decker multiple-unit trains. Mr. Vaishnaw also attended the opening dinner hosted by the board of trustees of WEF.
On Wednesday, the Union Minister made a presentation on the Indian semiconductor ecosystem to Arvind Krishna, an Indian-American business executive and the chairman and chief executive officer of IBM.
At the event, Andhra Pradesh, under the theme of Business with Speed and Innovation, is presenting its 1,054-km-long coastline, business-friendly policies, and seven airports as USPs to global investors. Andhra Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will engage with top executives from global giants such as Unilever, DP World Group, Petroleum National Berhad (Petronas), Google Cloud, PepsiCo, and AstraZeneca.
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