Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has extended an invitation to investors from New Jersey to explore business opportunities in the State, highlighting Kerala’s investment-friendly climate and strong development indicators.
The Chief Minister was speaking after meeting New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in Kochi on Saturday. Drawing comparisons between Kerala and New Jersey on various development parameters, Vijayan said both regions shared a common vision for growth, particularly in education.
“Kerala welcomes New Jersey business leaders to invest in the State. We are ready to expand cooperation in education and several other sectors,” he noted.
Governor Murphy, who led a high-level delegation to assess investment prospects in Kerala, expressed his commitment to deepening ties between the two regions. He underlined the potential for collaboration in industry, higher education, humanitarian efforts, and technology-driven sectors. “Our goal is to strengthen cooperation across multiple areas where mutual benefit is possible. We also see great potential in joint investments and job creation,” Murphy said.
Vijayan emphasised that Kerala remained a preferred destination for global investors in industries such as tourism, technology, and manufacturing. “The State is equipped with all the essential facilities that industries require,” he said, expressing hope that the visit of the New Jersey delegation would act as a catalyst for stronger partnerships in the future.
The official communication added that the Chief Minister viewed the visit as a milestone in the State’s global outreach, marking a fresh chapter in Kerala–New Jersey relations.
