DAY 01
November 26, 2023
Gujarat"s Shine in the land of the Rising Sun Japan remains a crucial partner in the development of Gujarat. Strong cultural, social and economic ties drive strong cooperation between Japan and Gujarat.
The agenda included series of one-to-one meetings with Hon"ble Minister of Japan, Governors of various prefectures, and leading industrialists, along with a VGGS 2024 Roadshow. Speaking in Japan, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel lauded VGGS initiated by Shri Narendra Modi in 2003 during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. It has become a hallmark of Gujarat"s global development, marking two decades of success.
DAY 1
November 26, 2023
Providing greater thrust to Gujarat"s Green Hydrogen efforts
DAY 1
November 26, 2023
Connecting the Himalayas with Mount Fuji
The delegation met with leaders from Gujarati and Indian communities, along with their families. India"s Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Shri Sibi George, delivered an impressive address on "Connecting Himalayas with Mount Fuji," highlighting the warm relations between Gujarat, Japan and India. He praised that VGGS has transformed into a global platform for doing business.
DAY 2
November 27, 2023
Making Gujarat home to Smart Cities
Hon’ble Chief Minister had a meeting with Tokyo Governor, H.E. Ms. Yuriko Koike. They discussed the AMRUT Mission and Smart Cities championed by Hon"ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for comprehensive planned development of cities.
DAY 2
November 27, 2023
Why Gujarat is a natural choice for doing business
The delegation held discussions with representatives from various trade organisations and financial institutions. Prominent among them were the officials from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), including Chairman, Mr. Tadashi Maeda and Governor, Mr. Hayashi Nobumitsu.
Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel emphasised that under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, “Ease of doing Business" has made India an accessible destination for foreign investments. Highlighting the partnership with India, the Chairman of JBIC mentioned that Dholera Special Investment Region is an area of focus for Japanese investors.
DAY 3
November 28, 2023
Gujarat"s immense opportunities take centrestage
DAY 4
November 29, 2023
Japan Roadshow: Showcasing Gujarat"s Edge to Japan
India is progressing on the path of becoming Aatmanirbhar and has become the fifth -largest economy in the world. With the focus of making India Aatmanirbhar and enabling a Viksit Bharat through Aatmanirbhar Gujarat, Hon"ble Chief Minister presented Gujarat"s inclusive development narrative and its role as a model state for India"s progress to more than 200 leading industrialists and business professionals from Japan.
The Executive Vice President of JETRO, Mr. Kazuya Nakajo and its Director General, Mr. Takehiko Furukawa praised the visionary guidance of the Hon"ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and highlighted the integral role of Gujarat in the global business ecosystem.
Exploring collaborations, realising the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047
Hon"ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel held one-to-one meetings with officials of Japan"s leading industries, including Renesas Electronics, Dai Nippon Printing, Nagoya Electric Works, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Shizuoka Gas.
The delegation participated in a key meeting with Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, Hon"ble Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Government of Japan who expressed his happiness at the growing association between Japan and Gujarat.
DAY 5
November 30, 2023
Empowering a Green Growth
Hon"ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel met with representatives of Nichicon Corporation who provided details about the company"s products in the electric vehicles and energy storage industry. He spoke about the immense opportunities in Gujarat and the growing EV market across India.
Luncheon meeting with Indo-Japan Friendship Association
Shri Bhupendrabhai wished Hyogo and Gujarat grow together and emphasised the Government of Gujarat"s keenness for increased investments from Japanese companies in India.
The delegation met with the Hon’ble Governor of Hyogo, Mr. Motohiko Saito who expressed that more companies from Hyogo should venture to Gujarat as the opportunities to invest and grow in India keep increasing.
DAY 6
December 1, 2023
Taking the narrative of Gujarat"s comprehensive development to Singapore
The delegation held rounds of meetings with Executives from the world of finance and business on the 1st day of the tour to Singapore. Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel noted that the successful operation of Singapore companies operating in the GIFT City is a major factor in the growing Gujarat-Singapore relations.
DAY 6
December 1, 2023
Bringing together two key hubs of global financial activities
DAY 7
December 2, 2023
Ensuring the progress of India"s Semiconductor ambitions
Hon"ble Chief Minister, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel visited Micron"s assembly and testing plant. The high-level delegation received a briefing from senior officials regarding Micron"s upcoming semiconductor production plant in Sanand, Gujarat. Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel shared specific details reiterating that Gujarat is the first state in India with a dedicated semiconductor policy.
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First Published: Dec 18, 2023, 16:46
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