Tokyo: After concluding his Singapore visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Japan on Wednesday for a two-day official tour aimed at strengthening India-Japan economic and strategic ties.
CM Yogi received a grand welcome in Tokyo from Vice Governor Junichi Ishidera and members of the Indian diaspora. This marks his first official visit to Japan as part of a two-nation tour, reflecting the deepening strategic and cultural relations between India and Japan.
Meetings with Mitsui & Co for Strategic Investments
During his visit, the Chief Minister met senior officials of Mitsui & Co., including Managing Officer and COO of the Infrastructure Projects Business Unit, Kazuki Shimizu.
CM Yogi invited Mitsui & Co to explore transformative investments in Uttar Pradesh in key sectors such as:
- Renewable energy
- Information and communication technology (ICT)
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Data centers
He also discussed collaboration in infrastructure development, logistics networks, and industrial corridors to strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s integration with global supply chains.
Logistics and Medical Device Opportunities with Konoike Transport
The Chief Minister also met senior executives of Konoike Transport Co. Ltd., including Shigeki Tanabe, Senior Managing Executive Officer.
Discussions focused on expanding Konoike’s presence in Uttar Pradesh through:
- Logistics parks
- Warehousing infrastructure
- Multimodal transport systems
CM Yogi encouraged the company to explore opportunities in medical device manufacturing by leveraging the Dedicated Freight Corridor network and the Medical Devices Park located in YEIDA (Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority) region.
Strengthening India-Japan Industrial Cooperation
The Chief Minister stated that enhanced collaboration in infrastructure, logistics, technology, and industrial investment would further strengthen India-Japan economic ties.
He shared on social media that his visit to the “land of the rising sun” symbolizes a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, aligned with Uttar Pradesh’s vision of rapid industrial expansion and its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy.
