Russian Consul General meets Gujarat CM, discusses cooperation in maritime, shipbuilding and education

Key points

• Consul General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai, Ivan Fetisov, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday (May 22, 2026) and discussed opportunities for collaboration between Russia and Gujarat in sectors including maritime, shipbuilding and education.
• During the meeting, Mr. Fetisov expressed interest in strengthening coordination and expanding cooperation with Gujarat in key sectors where the State has developed significant expertise.
• Chief Minister Patel said Gujarat, with the longest coastline in the country, has developed a port-led growth model under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• He said nearly 40% of the country’s cargo handling is carried out through ports in Gujarat.
• The Chief Minister also said Gujarat has emerged as a leader in ship recycling and shipbuilding and is progressing towards becoming a modern education hub through specialised institutions, including Gujarat Maritime University.