Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met US Ambassador Sergio Gore to discuss boosting American investment in the state and expanding trade ties. Key topics included support for Maharashtra companies in the US and strategic projects like Navi Mumbai International Education City.
Fadnavis, US Envoy Discuss Expanding Trade and Business Ties
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with US Ambassador Sergio Gor at his official residence in Mumbai on Saturday. Consul General Michael Schreuder was also present. The main objective of the meeting was to promote US investment in the state and strengthen India-US trade relations.
Fadnavis stated on the social media platform 'X' that both sides discussed increasing US investment in Maharashtra and expanding the presence of Maharashtra-based companies in the US market. The meeting also discussed promoting the state's key and strategic initiatives in the US.
Honoured and happy to welcome HE Sergio Gor, U.S. Ambassador to India, at my official residence in Mumbai.
CG Michael Schreuder too joined him.We engaged in a very productive discussion on expanding and deepening cooperation between Maharashtra and the US.
We also discussed… pic.twitter.com/Iih19FrZzR
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 17, 2026
The Chief Minister briefed the US delegation on the Navi Mumbai International Education City and other key initiatives in the state. He explained that these projects offer attractive opportunities for investors and businesses and will strengthen Maharashtra economically.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor also wrapped up is trip to Mumbai. He shared another post on his X account. He wrote, Wrapping up a very successful trip to Mumbai! Great meetings with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Tata Companies N. Chandrasekaran, executives from India’s pharmaceutical sector, and religious faith leaders.
Wrapping up a very successful trip to Mumbai! Great meetings with @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis, @RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of @TataCompanies N. Chandrasekaran, executives from India’s pharmaceutical sector, and…
— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) January 18, 2026
Meanwhile in another social media post, Fadnavis said he left for Davos on Sunday to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. He also said he would strive to establish the state as India's "growth engine" globally. The Chief Minister will remain at the event until January 24.
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