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Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, led a high-level delegation at Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) 2025, Greece to attract investment in the defence sector under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor initiative.
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- He inaugurated the Indian Pavilion at the event alongside Indian Ambassador to Greece.
- The pavilion includes a dedicated segment showcasing the UP-Defense Corridor and its potential, drawing interest from international stakeholders.
- Chief Secretary and his team held discussions with potential investors and highlighted the various incentives and opportunities being offered by the state government to Defense manufacturers and technology firms.
- He chaired multiple round-table conferences with representatives from the Governments of Greece and Armenia, who expressed a strong interest in partnering with Indian companies.
- Both countries have shown strong interest in collaborating with Indian companies for investment in India, emphasizing promising opportunities for partnerships and mutual growth.
- This initiative is expected to pave the way for new investments, technological collaboration, and strategic partnerships in the Defense sector, further establishing Uttar Pradesh as a major hub in India’s Defense manufacturing ecosystem.
- The Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor, one of the two such corridors being developed in India, is a flagship initiative aimed at reducing India’s dependence on Defense imports and boosting indigenous manufacturing.
