A delegation led by Mr. A.K. Rakesh, Principal Secretary, Government of Gujarat, visited the Netherlands from September 24-26, 2014, to promote the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015 and invite investments into Gujarat.  During their visit a Road Show to promote the event was held at Amsterdam on September 24. Ambassador of India, H.E. Mr. R.N. Prasad, addressed the event. During his address, Ambassador highlighted the launch of the Make in India campaign by Hon’ble Prime Minister on September 25. A short film prepared by DIPP on investment opportunities in India was also screened. The event was attended by around 80 persons from government, trade and industry.

In the morning session of September 24, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague, organized a dedicated programme for the delegation which included sectoral roundtables on energy, water and ports & logistics. The delegation also visited STC, a major maritime university in the Netherlands, Port of Rotterdam, Port of Amsterdam as part their interaction with the Dutch side. There was also a dedicated programme in the energy sector with ECN, Petten, in the renewable energy sector.