A delegation of businessmen from Japan led by Japanese Ambassador Takeshi Yagi called on Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Mantralaya here on Thursday and held discussions regarding increasing presence of Japanese companies in view of conducive atmosphere for investment in the State.
Chouhan thanked Japanese Ambassador and delegation for giving priority to Madhya Pradesh. The delegation comprised Tsulwasa Tewa Noto, Yasinao Noguchi and Shin Oya. Industries Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa and Principal Secretaries of various departments were present on the occasion.
Chouhan informed the delegation that Madhya Pradesh has witnessed rapid growth in various development sectors during the last one decade. Today’s positive scenario is the result of hard work done during last decade. He informed that Madhya Pradesh was an unknown state in the country and world, but has now established its identity as a major investment-friendly state.
The Chief Minister said that ties should not be limited to commercial relations, but initiative should also be taken to cement sports and cultural ties.
He said that International Buddhist and Indic Studies University has been established at Sanchi. Facilities like golf will also be developed here. Giving invitation to participate in Global Investors’ Summit to be held at Indore on October 8 and 9, the Chief Minister urged that Japan should attend the summit as a partnering country and not participating one. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed Japan visit will also help cement ties between Madhya Pradesh and Japan.