Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi holds 11 mega investment engagements in Tokyo-Shizuoka, Japan

As part of the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, aimed at attracting global investors and taking economic relations between Gujarat and Japan to new heights, a total of 11 significant programs, including 7 one-to-one meetings, 2 government-bilateral meetings, 1 textile roundtable, and 1 official dinner, are being held today in Tokyo and Shizuoka under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi during his visit to Japan.

In the early session of the day, 4 important one-to-one meetings were successfully concluded under the chairmanship of the Deputy Chief Minister. This included discussions with Mr. Yoshimura, President of Ultrafabrics Holdings, regarding vast investment potential in synthetic leather and related sectors. Detailed discussions were held with Mr. Isao Otsu, President of Kaneka Corporation, regarding strengthening partnerships with Gujarat in the chemical and life sciences sectors. Additionally, consultations were held with senior officials of Itochu Corporation Trading and Green Innovation Business Unit to establish cooperation in green energy and global trade sectors, and an important meeting was held by the delegation with HiRes regarding cloud computing and Global Capability Centers (GCC).

In the second half of the day, the Deputy Chief Minister will reach Shizuoka via bullet train. At the Shizuoka Prefecture Government Building, he will hold a bilateral meeting with Governor Yasutomo Suzuki to discuss industrial development, modern technology, and joint cooperation between Gujarat and Shizuoka, and will invite him to join the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

Upon returning to Tokyo from Shizuoka, meetings will be held in the evening session with Fujifilm Corporation regarding electronic materials and conglomerate investments, with leading auto component player Yazaki India Private Limited, and with representatives of Green Carbon, which operates in the carbon credit sector. Furthermore, in the 'Roundtable with Textile Players' meeting, Gujarat's advanced textile ecosystem, new textile policy, and global export opportunities will be presented, with requests to participate in Vibrant Gujarat. At the end of the day, a special dinner will be hosted by the Indian Ambassador in Japan at 'India House' in honour of the Deputy Chief Minister and the delegation.