New Delhi, Aug 13 (KNN) Keeping in mind that there are lots of MSMEs in Gujarat which are exporting their products to Africa, the Middle East and South East Asian countries, the Gujarat Government has decided to observe an Africa Day and West Asia Day during the Vibrant Gujarat 2019 Summit.

This, according to the state government, will help boost bilateral trade, one of the prime focusses during the Summit.

The 9th edition of globally renowned business conclave "Vibrant Gujarat'' has a theme "shaping a new India''. It will take place from January 18 to 20, 2019 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and will be reportedly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.

The summit will focus more on eight to nine sectors this year, which includes automobiles, chemicals, petrochemicals, gems and jewellery, textile etc. Most of these sectors have prevalence of MSMEs.

"We will also be organising a seminar on Gujarat@2022 which will focus on sectoral developments. We will talk about the sectors that we see potential in and how to promote development in these sectors. Showcase big projects: We have several big projects which will shape Gujarat and new India. These projects include the high speed rail project, Dholera SIR, Mandal Becharaji Industrial Township, DMIC etc which are expected to be completed by year 2022,'' said Rajkumar Beniwal, MD, iNDEXTb.

To promote the potential investors, housing sectors have been developed to facilitate foreign nationals which will cater to their specific needs. For instance, the Mandal Becharaji Industrial Township is dedicated to the Japanese people.

The state is now also coming up with South Korean and Chinese townships.