Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma helds talks with Japan's Justice Minister in Tokyo

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Japans State Minister of Justice Komura Masahiro and talked about the Assam governments plans to establish an industrial park dedicated to Japanese companies in the state ANI reportedThe duo also held talks on the shared values and ethos that ties India and JapanIn a post on X CM Sarma wrote It was a privilege to meet HE Mr Komura Masahiro Japans 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 societiesDuring my discussion I underlined Government of Assams 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 readsIt was a privilege to meet HE Mr Komura Masahiro Japanrsquos State Minister of JusticeWe 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 myhellip pictwittercom3vAdtQsPNkmdash Himanta Biswa Sarma himantabiswa January 23 2025Earlier on Wednesday after wrapping up the first leg of the Advantage Assam 20 Roadshow in Seoul Sarma arrived in Tokyo to take forward the Advantage Assam Roadshow ANI reportedAccording to ANI the Chief Minister began his day by paying tributes to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi at Edogawa where he was given a warm reception by the Assamese diaspora with whom he had a heartful interaction and savoured homemade Assamese delicacies as per a press release from Assam CMOFollowing the reception Himanta Biswa Sarma began his official engagements for the day by addressing the Advantage Assam Roadshow amidst the attendance of 160 business leadersSharing a post on X he wrote Had a very engaging Day 1 in Japan where I had meetings with over 160 industry leaders and outlined our vision of Simplicity Transparency Efficiency and Effective Policy to attract investments into AssamThe Chief Minister highlighted the close IndoJapan ties and Japans continued support in a host of projects ongoing in the state of Assam in the fields of urban development infrastructure healthcare and manpower among others ANI reportedEarlier this week CM Sarma concluded the first phase of his International Roadshow in South Korea for Advantage Assam 20 He had many productive meetings with stakeholders in various sectors like renewable energy semiconductors and small and medium enterprisesWith inputs by ANI