<h1>Israeli finance minister meets regional leaders to explore international financial hub participation, fintech, sustainable finance, UPI learning and B2B ties</h1> An Israeli finance minister met with a state chief minister in Gujarat and visited GIFT City to discuss deepening bilateral and subnational economic ties, explore B2B opportunities, and consider Israeli participation in the international financial hub. Discussions with regulators and GIFT City leadership covered fintech, sustainable finance, banking, insurance, capital markets, asset management, and potential joint teams to advance collaborations. The state expressed interest in cooperation on development projects such as drip irrigation. The visiting minister conveyed condolences for recent civilian losses in Israel, praised India's support, and sought to learn about India's UPI and financial protocols.