Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan met US Ambassador Sergio Gor in his first visit to the state. Discussions covered an Invest Desk, port-led investment at Vizhinjam and Kochi, and Sister Cities partnerships.
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Saturday, the first visit by a US envoy to the state under the current administration. The chief secretary and other senior officials attended, the Chief Minister's Office said.
Discussions covered higher education, tourism, investment and maritime development, the CMO said in a statement. Satheesan pushed for closer partnerships between Kerala's universities and US research institutions through joint research and academic exchanges. Both sides also discussed strengthening cultural and people-to-people ties.
Gor said he was impressed by Kerala's natural beauty and potential as an international tourism destination. He noted scope for attracting more US visitors, particularly through wellness and Ayurveda tourism. He raised the concept of "Sister Cities" and suggested exploring partnerships between cities in Kerala and the US.
Satheesan pointed to Kerala's growing potential for international investment, especially in ports and logistics. The two sides discussed opportunities in maritime logistics, shipbuilding and ship repair, green bunkering and allied industries linked to Vizhinjam International Seaport and Kochi Port, the CMO said. Vizhinjam, a deepwater transshipment port near the southern tip of India, is expected to compete with Colombo and Singapore for container traffic. The state government has been courting foreign investment in the port's industrial zone.
The ambassador expressed interest in helping American companies engage with Kerala and connect more US businesses with investment opportunities in the state. Satheesan proposed setting up an Invest Desk in the US to handle investment enquiries, connect prospective investors with opportunities in Kerala, and strengthen ties with the Malayalee diaspora and the wider US business community. The diaspora in the US, estimated at over 600,000, is a major source of remittances and business links for the state.
Both sides expressed interest in maintaining closer engagement, the CMO said. No timeline was given for the Invest Desk or the Sister Cities proposals.
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