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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Japan’s parliamentary delegation, calling it a milestone for bilateral ties. He emphasized Assam’s readiness to collaborate with Japanese firms in various sectors. The visit aims to boost economic partnerships under Advantage Assam 2.0. PM Modi also expressed confidence in the delegation’s role in strengthening India-Japan relations.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Hails Japan Speaker Visit as Milestone for Ties

  • Sarma highlights Japan's role in Assam's economic growth
  • Japan delegation explores investment opportunities in NE states
  • Assam to set up Japanese language testing center
  • Visit strengthens India-Japan bilateral relations
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Testament to deepening of ties: Assam CM Sarma after meeting with Japan's parliamentary delegation

Assam CM welcomes Japan's parliamentary delegation, calling it a boost for economic collaboration and people-to-people ties between Assam and Japan.

"This visit is a testament to deepening ties between Assam and Japan. – Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 4

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Nukaga Fukushiro and his high-level delegation to the state.

He called the visit a huge milestone for ties between Assam and Japan.

Receiving the Speaker and the delegation at his office in Lok Sewa Bhawan on Saturday evening, Chief Minister Sarma said, "I consider it my honour to welcome the Speaker and his delegation to our beautiful state Assam. This visit is a testament to deepening ties between Assam and Japan. This visit will also encourage Japanese companies to look to Assam and other North Eastern states for enhancing the collaboration."

Speaking in the honour of the Speaker, Chief Minister Sarma said that the visit will give new momentum to Assam's strategic partnership with Japan through collaborative initiatives in the backdrop of Advantage Assam 2.0. The Chief Minister apprised Nukaga Fukushiro of the business ecosystem in Assam.

Referring to his visit to Japan in February this year prior to the Investment and Infrastructure Summit and his meeting with the Speaker Assam youths' gainful employment in Japan, Chief Minister Sarma conveyed Assam's readiness of starting the Japanese Language and Testing Centre at ASEAN One Technical Centre at Amingaon in Kamrup district.

Thanking the Speaker for the visit to Assam, the Chief Minister said, "This is not just a visit- it is a symbol of people-to-people connection and future cooperation."

The Chief Minister also informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi also exuded his confidence to the Japanese delegation's visit to Assam as he expressed that the visit will help Assam and other North Eastern states to take benefits from the bourgeoning bilateral relations between India and Japan.

Earlier, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota gave a detailed presentation showcasing Assam's flourishing business landscape and potential areas for collaboration.

He also presented Assam's strategic location which is a window to 35 per cent world's population. He also highlighted on a gamut of opportunities ranging from industries, tourism, skill, employment etc., mines & minerals, environment & forest, education, Act East Policy, innovation, incubation and start up, health & family welfare etc. Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Nandita Gorlosa, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, Ambassador of Japan to India Keiichi ONO, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister KK Dwivedi, senior officers and host of dignitaries were present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is fantastic news for Assam's development! Japan's expertise in infrastructure and technology can transform our Northeast region. Hope to see more Japanese investments in manufacturing and skill development centers. 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope these collaborations actually benefit local Assamese youth first. Too often, such partnerships only create low-paying jobs while foreign companies take the profits. The language center is a good start though!
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Arjun B.
Japan-Assam ties make perfect sense - both are prone to earthquakes and have rich cultural heritage. Maybe they can collaborate on disaster management too? The Northeast could learn from Japan's earthquake preparedness systems.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Guwahati, I'm excited but cautious. We need development that preserves our environment and culture. Japan is known for balancing progress with nature - hope they bring that wisdom here. The tea gardens and wildlife must be protected!
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Manish T.
Great move! Japan's investment could be a game-changer for Act East Policy. But government should ensure transparency in all deals - we don't want another China-like debt trap situation in our sensitive northeastern region.
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Neha P.
The Japanese language center is brilliant! My cousin did a Japanese course in Delhi and now works in Tokyo with great salary. More opportunities like this can stop brain drain from Assam to other Indian states. 🙌

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