Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Foreign Delegation Explores Investment and Culture in Lucknow
Imagine you're a student visiting a new city to see what cool things are there.
That's kind of what happened in Lucknow!
A big group of future diplomats, who are like international helpers from 21 different countries, came to visit.
They are learning how to be diplomats and came to India for training.
In Lucknow, they saw amazing universities and a place where lots of people work with computers.
They also learned about new technology like robots and smart computer programs.
Besides the serious stuff, they got to see a beautiful dance and taste yummy local food.
It was like a special trip to show them how Uttar Pradesh is growing and what makes it a unique place to visit and maybe even invest in.
A 45-member delegation from 21 countries visited Lucknow for investment and cultural exploration.
The visit was part of a training program under the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS).
Diplomats visited IIM Lucknow and AKTU to discuss academic collaborations and emerging technologies like AI.
The delegation explored Uttar Pradesh's IT sector at HCL IT City.
The visit included experiencing Kathak dance and Awadhi cuisine, aiming to boost international partnerships and investment.
- Who
- A 45-member delegation of diplomats from 21 nations
- What
- Visited Lucknow to explore investment opportunities and experience Uttar Pradesh's culture as part of a training program.
- When
- October 31 to November 2
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To learn about the state's industrial growth, educational excellence, cultural richness, and foster international collaboration and investment.
- Delegation Size
- 45 members
- Nations Represented
- 21
- Delegation Origin
- Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
- Visit Purpose
- Explore investment opportunities, cultural outreach, training program
- Duration
- October 31 - November 2
- Coordinating Agency
- Invest UP