Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), at the annual WEF meeting in Davos (January 20-24, 2025). The meeting focused on boosting investments, green energy initiatives, and Maharashtra’s industrial growth.

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• Fadnavis met Klaus Schwab in Davos to discuss green energy, electric vehicles, and industrial growth.
• Schwab expressed good wishes for Maharashtra’s development and emphasized collaboration with WEF.
• Pavilion P73, featuring Maharashtra, is set for high-profile events and record investment signings.
• MoUs aimed at attracting major investments will be signed at the Maharashtra Pavilion over two days.
• Earlier, Fadnavis met Frank Jurgen Richter, Horasys President and former WEF director.
• Discussions with Richter included plans for a global business conference in Mumbai.
• Richter expressed interest in setting up Horasys’ headquarters in Mumbai.
• The annual WEF meeting brings together global leaders to strategize for a better future.
• Schwab previously visited Mumbai during Ganeshotsav, strengthening ties with Maharashtra.
• Maharashtra aims to solidify its role as a business and innovation hub through these engagements.