Guwahati, February 28 Japanese Minister Iwao Horii met with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during which the two leaders discussed policy support, enhancing connectivity, and building a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem around the Tata facility in the state.
"I am deeply grateful to H.E. Iwao Horii @iwaonarajp, the Hon'ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, for his visit to Assam," Sarma said in a post on X on Friday.
Sarma maintained that the minister's visit to Guwahati shortly after the formation of the new government in their country reflects the growing importance of Assam in the broader India-Japan strategic partnership.
"H.E. Iwao Horii conveyed the strong interest of Japanese companies in building a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem around the Tata OSAT facility in Jagiroad, while also creating opportunities to train our youth in emerging technologies and Japanese language proficiency," he added.
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO), in a post on social media, said that Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, also accompanied the visiting minister.
"Discussions focused on policy support, enhancing connectivity, and leveraging #ActEast advantages to position Assam as an attractive investment destination," it said.
