Himanta meets Japanese minister in, pitches to set up industrial park in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Japan’s State Minister of Justice Komura Masahiro and discussed about the Assam government’s plans to establish an industrial park dedicated to Japanese companies in the state. The duo also had a conversation on the shared values and ethos that tie India and Japan. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “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 brid between our two societies.”

“During my discussion, I underlined Government of Assam’s intention 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,” the social post reads. Earlier on Wednesday, after winding up the visit to Seoul for the first leg of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow, Assam CM Sarma reached Tokyo, to take forward the Advantage Assam Roadshow.

By Deep