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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the three economic development missions he led in 2024. During the trips, the Governor met with business leaders and government officials around the globe to showcase and promote the booming Texas economy.
“Texas is the eighth-largest economy in the world, a global leader in energy and trade, and the world’s premier economic destination because of our top-tier business climate,” said Governor Abbott. “That is why this year, I visited with business leaders and government officials in India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom to showcase the booming Texas economy and attract more businesses to invest in our great state. As Texas looks toward growing our economy even more in 2025, we will continue to provide leading businesses from across the nation and the world with the opportunities they need to thrive in Texas.”
HIGLIGHTS FROM TEXAS’ 2024 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MISSIONS:
Governor Abbott Bolsters Enduring Economic, Cultural Bond With India
In January, Governor Abbott led an economic development mission to India to meet with company executives, business leaders, and government officials to promote Texas’ booming economy; encourage trade, job creation, and capital investment by Indian companies in Texas; and strengthen the ongoing partnership between India and Texas.
“Texas remains the most popular destination for Indian foreign direct investment and jobs created in the entire United States,” said Governor Abbott. “I am confident this enduring bond and strong collaboration will continue for years to come after this very productive economic development mission.”
The Governor visited with technology, manufacturing, and energy leaders in Mumbai and technology executives in New Delhi. While in New Delhi, Governor Abbott also met with External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Both leaders discussed the continued collaboration between Texas and India across a variety of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace technology.
