NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is set to lead a high-level delegation to Japan from January 28 to 31, 2025. The delegation will visit Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe to highlight Madhya Pradesh’s investment potential and promote the state as a prime destination for Japanese investors.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Yadav expressed his excitement for the trip, emphasizing that he will hold one-on-one discussions with key industrialists during his stay. “I will be in Japan from January 28th to 31st, engaging with prominent business leaders to showcase the myriad opportunities Madhya Pradesh has to offer and invite them to the Global Investors Summit 2025 (GIS-2025),” he stated.
This visit aims to enhance the economic, cultural, and strategic ties between India and Japan, while attracting investment to Madhya Pradesh. Under Yadav’s leadership, the state is undergoing significant industrial transformation and already has robust trade relations with Japan.
2025 has been proclaimed the ‘Year of Industry and Employment,’ with the ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investors Summit 2025’ scheduled for February 24-25 in Bhopal.
The Chief Minister will be joined by a high-profile delegation, including Rajesh Kumar Rajora (Additional Chief Secretary), Raghvendra Kumar Singh (Principal Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion), Sudam Khade (Secretary and Commissioner, Public Relations Department), and officials from the MP Industrial Development Corporation.
During the visit, the Chief Minister is expected to meet with India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, and will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Gandhi Park in Edogawa City. He will also take part in a roadshow aimed at fostering India-Japan relations.
On January 29, Yadav will engage in critical business and investment discussions, including meetings with the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), the Japan Trade and Investment Organization (JETRO), and representatives at Bridgestone headquarters.
The Chief Minister will also host an interactive session with members of the Indian diaspora and the ‘Friends of MP’ group to promote industry and trade in Madhya Pradesh.
The following day, January 30, he will travel to Kobe and Osaka, where he will meet with Sysmex Corporation representatives and visit their facility. In Osaka, he will also engage with Panasonic Energy officials.
The day will culminate in an interactive roadshow themed ‘Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh,’ showcasing the state’s investment potential to Japanese business leaders.
On January 31, Government-to-Government (G2G) and Business-to-Government (B2G) meetings will take place, followed by a visit to significant historic and cultural sites in Kyoto, fostering cultural cooperation between the two nations.
During these discussions, Yadav will underline initiatives by the Madhya Pradesh government to enhance investment, innovation, sustainable growth, and business operations in the state.
Industrialists already engaged in Madhya Pradesh will share their testimonials, focusing on sectors like agriculture, dairy, food processing, fintech, IT/ITES and robotics, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, urban infrastructure, aerospace, defense, and tourism.
Madhya Pradesh has strong trade ties with Japan, having contributed significantly to the India-Japan trade, which reached USD 22.85 billion in FY 2023-24. The state’s exports to Japan totaled nearly USD 93 million, including aluminum, chemicals, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
Japan will act as the ‘Partner Country’ at the upcoming ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investors Summit 2025.’ Through this visit, the Madhya Pradesh government aims to attract Japanese industries’ investments and increase collaboration to stimulate economic growth and shape the future industrial landscape of the state.
This visit is anticipated to strengthen the economic and cultural bonds between India and Japan, creating new avenues for industrial growth and job creation in Madhya Pradesh.
In preparation for the Global Investors Summit set for February 24-25, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh government is organizing ‘Interactive Sessions on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh’ to connect with global and national investors. The third international interactive session will take place in Japan from January 28 to 31, 2025, following successful events in the United Kingdom and Germany. (PTI)
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