Watch: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates Kerala Week celebrations at India Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai

Watch: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates Kerala Week celebrations at India Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai

Dubai: Week-long celebrations of the south Indian state of Kerala at Expo 2020 Dubai began today with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan officially opening Kerala Week at India Pavilion in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade and the guest of honour, lauded the UAE’s strategic relationship with India and warm ties with Kerala in particular. He also promised to the chief minister that there will be more investment in Kerala from the UAE. “Kerala and the UAE have worked towards growing a concrete relationship. We look forward to strengthening not only our business and economy, but also our social bonds. I will continue exploring and communicating with your team and ministers to ensure that the best comes to you,” Al Zeyoudi said, while referring to the investment opportunities that the two sides have discussed during Vijayan’s week-long visit to the UAE. In his address, Vijayan said Kerala, known for its social development, is now emerging as an important destination for investments and he was happy to showcase the state at Expo 2020 Dubai. Terming Expo 2020 Dubai as an