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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Japan eyes bigger role in Gujarat's semiconductor, EV sectors; Envoy meets CM Patel
Japan's Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono and Japan's Minister of Economic and Development Affairs Koyoko Hokugo met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday. During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted Japan's intent to deepen ties with the state and appreciated Gujarat government's support to over 350 Japanese companies operating here, said a government release. "The CM told the delegation that Gujarat offers a supportive environment with Japanese townships, restaurants, and industries. He also highlighted Japan's active participation in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit ," the release said. Patel also mentioned that all MoUs signed during the 2017 Indo-Japan Annual Summit in Gandhinagar attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have been successfully implemented, it said. The Japanese Ambassador particularly emphasised the role of Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in the growth of semiconductor industries and expressed his country's commitment to leveraging its expertise in this sector for Gujarat's benefit, the release said. "He said many Japanese semiconductor companies are eager to invest in Dholera. In this regard, the delegation requested the Chief Minister to further strengthen the facilities for industrial infrastructure, social infrastructure, and human resource development," the release said. CM Patel said his government gives priority to the semiconductor sector and is also working with a commitment to provide all the required world-class infrastructure facilities within a defined timeline. "The Ambassador of Japan also shared details about a survey being conducted by Japan's Mizuho Bank in Dholera and Japan's semiconductor parks to explore how the best possible ecosystem for the semiconductor sector can be developed. On this, the Chief Minister said the survey will prove useful in building a bright future for semiconductor industries and establishing Gujarat as a semiconductor hub," it added. Ono, while expressing Japan's companies' interest in electric vehicle manufacturing in Gujarat, also advocated for accelerating the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor, popularly called the bullet train project, through cooperation, the release said.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Japan's ambassador meets Gujarat CM, focuses on stronger bilateral ties and semiconductor investment in Dholera
Gandhinagar: Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday, accompanied by Japan's Economic and Development Affairs Minister, Koyoko Hokugo. The meeting came on the final day of Ambassador Ono's three-day visit to Gujarat, which included high-level interactions with more than 150 industrialists in Ahmedabad and a visit to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR). During the meeting, Ono expressed appreciation for the support extended by the Gujarat government to more than 350 Japanese companies currently operating in the state. He emphasised Japan's intention to further strengthen ties with Gujarat as the two nations mark 50 years of diplomatic friendship. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed the Japanese Ambassador, reiterating that "Gujarat is like a second home for Japan". He highlighted the presence of two Japanese townships, a growing number of Japanese restaurants and industries, and consistent participation by Japan in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summits. Chief Minister Patel noted that the Indo-Japan Annual Summit of 2017, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, had led to the successful execution of all signed MoUs. The focus of the discussion centered around Japan's growing interest in the semiconductor sector. Ambassador Ono conveyed that several Japanese companies are keen to invest in semiconductor manufacturing at Dholera SIR, leveraging Japan's technological expertise in the field. He requested the Gujarat government to enhance industrial and social infrastructure, along with human resource development facilities, to support the sector's growth. In response, CM Patel assured that Gujarat is giving top priority to the semiconductor sector and is committed to delivering world-class infrastructure within defined timelines. He also welcomed Japan's initiative to conduct a survey through Mizuho Bank on establishing a robust ecosystem for semiconductor industries in Dholera and Japan's own semiconductor park. The Chief Minister assured full cooperation from state departments in facilitating the study. The Ambassador also underlined Japan's interest in electric vehicle manufacturing in Gujarat and stressed the need to further accelerate collaboration on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail (Bullet Train) Corridor. He concluded by expressing Japan's desire to deepen commercial, industrial, and cultural exchanges with Gujarat as a way to fortify trilateral ties between Japan, India, and the state of Gujarat. Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister M.K. Das, Principal Secretary (Industries) Mamta Verma, Additional Principal Secretary Avantika Singh, and Honourary Consul General of Japan in Gujarat Mukesh Patel were also present at the meeting.
