Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on Japan’s Minister of Justice Komura Masahiro during his trip to the country.
The chief minister embarked on a five-day visit to South Korea and Japan on January 19 to present the state’s vision of ‘Advantage Assam 2’ to prospective investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Taking to his microblogging site X, the chief minister stated, “It was a privilege to meet H.E. Mr. Komura Masahiro, Japan’s State Minister of Justice. We had an insightful conversation on the shared values and ethos that tie India and Japan, and particularly how ideals of Buddha form a spiritual bridge between our two societies.”
It was a privilege to meet H.E. Mr. Komura Masahiro, Japan’s State Minister of Justice.
We had an insightful conversation on the shared values and ethos that tie India and Japan, and particularly how ideals of Buddha form a spiritual bridge between our two societies.
During my… pic.twitter.com/3vAdtQsPNk
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 23, 2025
CM Sarma underlined the Assam government’s plan to establish an industrial park dedicated to Japanese companies.
“We also spoke at length at how talented youths from Assam can help bridge the demand for skilled workforce in Japan, through ongoing programs between our countries,” he said.
CM Sarma also meet Japan’s State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism H.E.Furukawa Yasushi on Thursday.
He added, “We spoke at length on promoting tourism between Japan and the State of Assam and its potential to bring prosperity and strengthen ties between our countries.”
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On Assam’s tourism potential, Sarma said, “From Charaideo Moidams to Kaziranga to our Bagans and Golf courses, I highlighted Assam’s untapped tourism potential and the diverse itineraries we can offer to Japanese visitors.”