During the ongoing World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with HE Ville Tavio, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development. The encounter highlighted shared visions for enhanced India-Finland collaboration, spotlighting Maharashtra’s prominence.
Focus areas included ramping up efforts in circular economy models, groundbreaking innovations, and next-generation technologies. The leaders pledged to build on these synergies for long-term mutual benefits.
In a post on X, Fadnavis detailed the productive exchange, noting upcoming Mumbai event on circular economy in May-June and progress on a state-specific policy. Discussions also covered supercomputing, data centers like Nokia’s new facility, and Maharashtra’s delegation to Finland’s Global Startup Festival.
This dialogue is poised to elevate bilateral relations, with Maharashtra emerging as a vital bridge. The annual WEF gathering, themed ‘Spirit of Dialogue’ from January 19 to 23, features 3,000+ delegates from over 130 nations tackling global priorities.
Such partnerships exemplify how regional leaders are driving national agendas on sustainability and tech innovation, potentially unlocking new avenues for investment and expertise exchange.