Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on the second day of his Japan visit met the CEO of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Hiroyuki Ishige, and discussed investment possibilities. He also addressed a seminar held for prospective investors.
Ishige praised Chouhan for the initiatives to push policy reforms for boosting trade and investment. The Japan External Trade Organization showed interest in partnership for Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). JETRO also signed a memorandum of understanding with Madhya Pradesh for the purpose.
Addressing the seminar for heads of trade associations and investors' community, Chouhan listed the benefits of investing in Madhya Pradesh. He said that a seminar for dialogue with Japanese companies will soon be held in Madhya Pradesh in collaboration with JETRO.
Chouhan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan has left a positive impact on trade representatives.
The trading community is enthusiastic about investment ventures. He said that the Prime Minister's charismatic leadership, his vision is a boon to the nation. Chouhan urged the investors to visit Madhya Pradesh saying that it is a fast progressing state and ideal investment destination. All requisite infrastructures have been established. He said that the State's double digit growth rate continues to be the highest among Indian states.
On the third day of his Japan visit on October 1, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will meet Vice President of Fuji Electric Company Yoshio Okuno and Chairman of Mayekawa Manufacturing Company Tanaka. He will also meet Heads of Panasonic Corporation.
The Chief Minister will deliver the inaugural address at the joint meeting of the India-Japan Business Cooperation Committee (IJBCC). Besides, he will also hold one-to-one discussions with President of E-Trike Noboru Matsunami and other industrialists willing to invest.