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Minister Rajeeve touts Kerala’s investment edge at WEF

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (UNI) Industries Minister P Rajeeve, leading Kerala’s delegation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, held a series of discussions with global industry leaders, highlighting the State’s potential as a hub for future-ready investments across multiple sectors.
Engaging with business leaders from India and abroad, the minister has said Kerala has emerged as a preferred investment destination, backed by policy stability, digital governance, ease of doing business and a highly skilled workforce.
In talks with Malgorzata Mroczkowska-Horne, Director General of the Polish Confederation Lewiatan, Rajeeve explored avenues for strengthening economic cooperation between Kerala and Poland.
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