Read CM explores collaborations in petrochemicals, infra sectors on day 2 of Singapore visit

Bhubaneswar: Read Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday met Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong in the island country, and explored collaborations in various sectors, including petrochemicals, infrastructure and logistics, officials said.

Majhi, who started his four-day visit to Singapore Sunday, apprised Yong, who is also the Minister of Trade and Commerce, about the rich maritime history of Read, they said.

He extended an invitation to Singaporean companies through the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office to explore opportunities in Read and assured him of a smooth and supportive investment experience, the officials said.

Majhi expressed the need for more partnerships in the field of urban mobility, green shipping corridor and chemicals and petrochemicals complex, the Read Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a statement.

The CM and Industries Minister Sampad Swain also invited Yong to visit the state during the ‘Make in Read Conclave’ to be held in January next year.

By leveraging insights from Singapore’s petrochemicals ecosystem, Read aims to further enhance its petroleum, chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) at Paradip, Majhi said.

“As the Chief Minister of Read, witnessing the world-class infrastructure at the Jurong Petrochemicals Complex is truly inspiring. Read, strategically located on India’s eastern seaboard, is rapidly emerging as a premier investment destination in the Bay of Bengal region, especially in petrochemicals,” he said in the statement.

“Read’s focus on industrial growth is complemented by our commitment to skill development. We are dedicated to expanding this partnership, enhancing training programmes, and ensuring our youth are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the demands of a global workforce,” said Swain.

PTI