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Finland Establishes Honorary Consulate in Ahmedabad to Deepen Gujarat Ties

Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta will inaugurate the new honorary office with a high-level delegation in a bid to strengthen economic collaboration between Finland and Gujarat.

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Overview

  • The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi confirmed that the Honorary Consulate in Ahmedabad will officially open on June 9, 2025.
  • Gujarat industrialist Kulin Lalbhai, vice-chairman of Arvind Ltd, has been appointed Finland’s Honorary Consul to facilitate bilateral engagement.
  • Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta will lead a high-level delegation to inaugurate the office and meet government officials, industry leaders, corporate executives and academics.
  • The consulate is tasked with advancing economic cooperation through initiatives in digitalisation, education, sustainability and innovation.
  • Finnish officials highlight Gujarat’s leadership in industrial development, sustainability and digital innovation as a natural foundation for closer collaboration.