Lucknow, March 18 Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in technology, investment, and skill development, according to an official statement.
During the meeting, both sides explored avenues to strengthen India-Canada trade and investment ties, with the envoy highlighting Uttar Pradesh as an emerging hub for investment and innovation, it added.
Cooter praised the transformation witnessed in the state under Adityanath's leadership, noting significant progress in infrastructure development, policy reforms, and governance.
He said these changes have positioned Uttar Pradesh as a reliable and attractive destination for global investors.
The High Commissioner expressed keen interest in expanding collaboration in areas such as green energy, LNG/LPG, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies.
He also emphasized the importance of partnerships in education and research, stating that collaboration between leading Canadian institutions and those in Uttar Pradesh could boost skill development, innovation, and global talent exchange.
Canadian companies are actively exploring long-term investment and technology partnerships in the state, Cooter said, adding that its expertise in sustainable energy, clean technologies, and advanced manufacturing aligns well with Uttar Pradesh's development priorities.
Adityanath, in turn, highlighted the state's investor-friendly environment, industrial growth, and policy initiatives, and invited Canadian companies to invest in the state.
He referred to key projects such as the Defence Industrial Corridor and the BrahMos initiative to underline the state's growing industrial capabilities.
The chief minister said the state government is committed to providing a transparent, stable, and industry-friendly policy framework and assured full institutional support to accelerate cooperation with Canada in technology, skills, and innovation.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen collaboration in investment, technological cooperation, and skill development, officials said.
