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Yogi Adityanath in Tokyo, Courts Japanese Giants for UP's Industrial Leap

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has arrived in Tokyo on a two-day visit to attract Japanese investment. He held productive meetings with senior executives from Mitsui & Co., discussing opportunities in renewable energy, ICT, and semiconductors. The CM also met with officials from Konoike Transport Co. Ltd. to explore collaborations in logistics infrastructure and medical device manufacturing. Additionally, Adityanath is scheduled to experience a ride on Japan's high-speed Maglev train during his visit.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath in Japan for Investment Talks on UP Growth

  • Seeks Japanese investment in renewables & semiconductors
  • Discusses logistics & medical device parks
  • Plans high-speed Maglev train experience
  • Aims to strengthen India-Japan industrial ties
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UP CM Yogi arrives in Tokyo, holds 'productive' talks with leading businesses

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets top Japanese firms Mitsui & Konoike in Tokyo, pitching investments in renewables, semiconductors, and logistics.

"Invited Mitsui & Co. to explore transformative investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh - Yogi Adityanath"

Tokyo, Feb 25

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a two-day visit to Japan, where he met several leading businessmen to discuss strengthening and promoting industrial growth in his state.

During the visit, he is expected to participate in key meetings and interactions to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore investment opportunities for Uttar Pradesh.

"Salutations from 'Aditya' of the holy land of Lord Shri Ram to the innovative land of the rising sun," CM Yogi said in a post on X upon arriving in Tokyo.

He then had a "productive and forward-looking meeting" with Kazuki Shimizu, Managing Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Infrastructure Projects Business Unit, Mitsui & Co., along with senior members of his team.

"Invited Mitsui & Co. to explore transformative investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh across Renewable Energy, ICT, Semiconductors and Data Centres, aligned with the state's rapid industrial expansion," the Chief Minister said.

He mentioned that they also discussed collaboration in infrastructure projects, logistics networks and industrial investments to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's growth corridors and global supply chain integration.

Following this, CM Yogi met Shigeki Tanabe, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Executive General Manager of Sales Management Division/In charge of Domestic Business, Konoike Transport Co. Ltd., along with his team in Tokyo.

"Discussed expanding Konoike's presence in Uttar Pradesh across logistics parks, warehousing and multimodal transport infrastructure. Invited the company to explore opportunities in medical devices manufacturing, leveraging the Dedicated Freight Corridor network and the Medical Devices Park in YEIDA, further strengthening India-Japan industrial cooperation," the Chief Minister posted on X.

CM Yogi is also scheduled to undertake a 100-kilometre ride on a Maglev train. This type of train does not run on traditional tracks; instead, it floats above them, powered by magnetic technology, allowing it to reach speeds of 600 km/h.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see our CM promoting the state on a global stage. The focus on logistics and medical devices is smart, given the upcoming freight corridor. My only request is that these investments also create jobs for local youth in smaller cities, not just Noida or Lucknow.
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Rohit P
A 100-km ride on the Maglev! That's so cool. Wish we had such futuristic trains in India. If Japanese companies can help modernize our railways and build data centres, it will be a huge leap forward. UP is finally getting the attention it deserves.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable energy sector, this is promising. Japan has excellent tech in solar and wind. If they invest in UP's renewable sector, it could help solve the state's power issues and create a model for others. The key will be execution on the ground.
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Vikram M
Productive talks are one thing, but we've heard this before. I'll believe it when the ground is broken for the first factory. The state government must ensure a transparent and easy process for these companies, without the usual red tape. That's the real challenge.
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Kavya N
Linking Lord Ram's name with the "land of the rising sun" was a nice cultural touch in his post. Japan and India share values of discipline and respect. Hope this partnership brings not just investment, but also skill development for our engineers and technicians.

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