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Channel 2 Group Chairman Ajay Sethi hosts Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister at Dubai residence

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu engaged with UAE investors across various sectors

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Deepna and Ajay Sethi host a dinner in honour of the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at their Emirates Hills residence on December 15

Ajay Sethi, Chairman of the Channel 2 Group Corporation expressed his delight on hosting the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh at his residence in Emirates Hills earlier this month. "It was a delightful experience to host the Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at my residence. It was an honour to extend an invitation to him, and I also had the privilege of presenting the Sikh Gurdwara book, published by cricketing legend Kapil Dev and myself at the event."

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Ajay Sethi, meeting with the Indian community

The event that saw the presence of up to 140 guests saw the Chief Minister engaging with UAE investors interested in various sectors including hospitality, hotels, apple importation, agriculture, green energy, and the hydro sector. Notably, Channel 2 Group Corporation expressed interest in the Media and Film City in Himachal Pradesh (HP).

Chairman of Channel 2 Group Corporation group, Ajay Sethi with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Kamal Vachani, the director of Al Maya Group, with over 100 supermarkets in the GCC, was also in attendance. Discussions unfolded with Nilesh Jain of Just Right focusing on opportunities in green energy and hydro. Ramee Group, owning 50 hotels in the GCC, showed interest in the hospitality sector. Sethi also expressed a keen interest in investing and promoting a Media and Film City in HP, targeting Bollywood, the South Indian film industry, and international film shoots. The expansion of Kangra Airport was highlighted as a significant boost for the state, particularly the Kangra Valley.

Speaking about the event, Sethi says, "The occasion held a special emotional significance, as we hosted our hometown Chief Minister in our Dubai home."

Deepna Sethi and Ajay Sethi with the Chief Minister's wife, Kamlesh Thakur, and the Chief Minister

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