Scotland First Minister John Swinney visits Gujarat to strengthen ties

Scottish First Minister John Swinney led a delegation to Gujarat, India, to bolster economic, educational, and cultural relations. During his visit to Gandhinagar, Swinney visited Gujarat Biotechnology University to discuss research collaborations in life sciences and education, specifically highlighting the partnership with the University of Edinburgh to address global challenges such as cancer.

The delegation also visited the Vijay Bharat Foundation (VBF) in Ahmedabad to assess preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Swinney met with VBF officials to discuss athlete development and infrastructure, later attending a women’s friendly cricket match. The visit emphasized potential cooperation in clean energy, wind power, and climate change mitigation, while using sports as a bridge between the two nations.