British Deputy High Commissioner Calls on Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri K V Singh Deo to Discuss UK-Odisha Partnership
Bhubaneswar, 21st July 2026 Rajat Kumar Mohapatra. darshan samikhya
Dr. Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata, called on Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha in Lokseva Bhavan today.
The meeting focused on strengthening UK-Odisha collaborations in the wake of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. Key areas of discussion included opportunities for enhanced bilateral trade and investment, with special emphasis on energy, infrastructure, skills development, critical minerals, and the sports sector.
Highlighting his strong connection with the region, the Deputy High Commissioner mentioned that this was his 18th visit to Odisha and warmly praised the state’s rich culture, heritage and pace of growth.
Hon’ble Dy. CM and the Deputy High Commissioner also exchanged views on avenues to promote sustainable economic growth and deepen people-to-people ties between the UK and Odisha, in line with the vision of Viksit Odisha.
During his visit, Dr. Fleming was accompanied by senior officials from the British Deputy High Commission, including Mr. Sandip Chaudhuri, Head of Investment – Eastern India, Department for Business and Trade, Kolkata, and Ms. Swarnamayee Satapathy, Assistant Communications, Events & Visits Officer, Kolkata.
During the visit of the delegation Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy, Shri Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, CMD OPTCL, Shri Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, and Dr. Satyapriya Rath, MD GRIDCO were present.
The visit reflects the growing commitment of the United Kingdom to partner with Odisha across trade, education, and cultural sectors.
Susree Sangita Maharana
PRO
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