Gujarat–Korea roundtable meeting held in South Korea’s leading textile hub Daegu

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit initiative to strengthen global partnerships, a high-level Gujarat delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi arrived in South Korea on Thursday after a successful visit to Japan. In Daegu, one of South Korea’s major textile hubs, the delegation participated in the ‘Gujarat–Korea Textile Industry Cooperation Roundtable’ at the Korea Textile Development Institute (KTDI).

Deputy CM Sanghavi stated that “Textiles are an integral part of Gujarat’s identity. From cotton fields to spinning mills, and from Ahmedabad’s denim to Surat’s synthetic fabrics, Gujarat covers the entire value chain—from farm to fibre, factory to fashion and global markets. Gujarat accounts for approximately one-third of India’s man-made fibre production and nearly 65% of its denim production." He added, "South Korea has exceptional expertise in advanced technologies, fibres and performance materials, while Gujarat has strong manufacturing capabilities and an integrated supply chain. Combining Korea’s innovation with Gujarat’s entrepreneurial strengths can bring a new revolution to the global textile industry.”