Though the US has time and again refused to grant a visa to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat government warmly welcomed senior member of American Congress Eni FH Faleomavaega on Wednesday.
The US congressman paid his courtesy visit to the CM and expressed the need to explore areas of co-operation between Gujarat and America.
A high-level delegation from Gujarat had visited Washington as part of its preparation for the forthcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit-2011.
The delegation had also met Faleomavaega during the visit.
The US Congressman handed over to Modi a letter signed by eight senior representatives of Congress and an authorised document of the speech he gave during one of the Congress sessions.
As a strong supporter of Gujarat's progress, Faleomavaega reiterated his resolve to explore areas of co-operation between Gujarat and America during the hour-long meeting with chief minister. He wished all success to the fifth Global Summit and said he would work for developing further co-operation between America and India during the Summit.
The senior member of US Congress praised Modi's commitment for progress and his efforts for developing economic relationship between India and USA.
Chief minister gave a memento of 'Shashwat Gandhi' to Faleomavaega, who is also a strong believer of Gandhian values.
The discussion with the American delegation was also attended by principal energy secretary Jagdish Pandian, principal finance secretary M Shrivastava and chief minister's secretary AK Sharma.
