On the second day of his Japan tour, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met Hisashi Matsumoto, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. The meeting focused on strengthening India-Japan bilateral relations, promoting investment in Madhya Pradesh, and providing information on the opportunities available for investors in the state.
Chief Minister Yadav emphasized the growing cooperation between India and Japan, calling Japan's investment in India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, strategically important. He stressed the need to accelerate efforts in this direction, discussing with Deputy Minister Mr. Matsumoto. Dr. Yadav pointed out that Madhya Pradesh offers excellent opportunities for Japanese investors, particularly in urban transport, water management, and smart city projects. The state has a strong logistics network, skilled human resources, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, which can be beneficial for foreign investors.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also emphasized the need for technical cooperation with Japan in areas like climate change, water management, and urban development. He said that the state government has decided to prioritize Japanese expertise in these sectors, as Japan's cooperation is crucial for addressing the effects of climate change in the state.
Yadav provided information on the efforts being made by the state government to promote trade and industrialization in Madhya Pradesh. He mentioned that the state government has simplified and made the policy-making and investment processes more transparent to attract investments. He highlighted that Madhya Pradesh offers a great opportunity for Japanese companies to invest and build long-term partnerships, which would further strengthen the relationship between the state and Japan.
Deputy Minister Matsumoto described India as an important partner of Japan, stating that India is a key partner in realizing Japan's foreign policy concept of a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' for stability and development. He also mentioned that Japan will intensify efforts to enhance investment and economic cooperation, particularly with Indian states like Madhya Pradesh.
Invitation to Japanese investors for the Global Investors Summit 2025
Chief Minister Yadav invited Deputy Minister Matsumoto to the Global Investors Summit to be held in Bhopal on February 24-25, 2025. This summit will provide a major opportunity to promote industrial and commercial investments in Madhya Pradesh. Yadav stated that the participation of Japanese investors in the summit would create new opportunities in the state.