Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya arrived in Germany on an official visit aimed at strengthening international investment ties and positioning the state as a global investment hub.
Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport, the high-level delegation led by Maurya was warmly received by India’s Consul General in Frankfurt, Ms. Shuchita Kishore. She welcomed the Deputy Chief Minister and expressed satisfaction over the deepening economic and industrial relations between India and Germany.
Speaking on the occasion, Maurya described the visit as a significant initiative to firmly establish Uttar Pradesh on the global investment map. Through Invest UP, the state’s industrial capabilities, investor-friendly policies and robust infrastructure will be showcased before international investors. He emphasized that the government is strategically working to attract investments in key sectors such as manufacturing, automobiles, renewable energy, food processing, MSMEs, IT and electronics.
The Deputy Chief Minister noted that Germany’s advanced technological expertise, smart mobility models and strong industrial ecosystem offer valuable learning opportunities. The delegation will explore avenues for technical collaboration, research and innovation partnerships, skill development initiatives and long-term industrial cooperation.
Maurya said that direct engagement with investors, industry associations and key stakeholders in major global economic centers like Frankfurt will help enhance Uttar Pradesh’s international profile and attract sustainable, result-oriented investments. He added that the visit aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proactive foreign policy and aims to strengthen India’s soft power by promoting its culture, yoga and traditions.
Expressing confidence, Maurya said the visit would open new avenues of industrial, technological and economic collaboration between Uttar Pradesh and Germany, accelerating employment generation and economic growth in the state.
