Hon'ble Shri Rushikesh Patel, Minister of Energy &
Petrochemicals, Panchayat & Rural Housing and Legislative &
Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Gujarat, participated in a
Business Roundtable in Auckland on 2 November 2026, hosted by the
India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) in collaboration with the
High Commission of India, Wellington, and the Consulate General of
India, Auckland. The Roundtable was attended by Hon Simeon Brown,
Minister for Energy, Minister of Health and Minister for State Owned
Enterprises of New Zealand, along with representatives of New
Zealand's business and energy sectors.

The Hon'ble Minister highlighted India's progress in renewable energy,
energy infrastructure and sustainable development, and showcased
Gujarat's growing role as a leading destination for investment and
innovation in the energy and petrochemicals sectors. New Zealand
businesses were invited to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global
Summit 2027, to be held in Gandhinagar from 10 to 12 January 2027.