Ira Singh 
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi is holding discussions with Japanese companies to explore fresh investments and technology partnerships across key sectors, including chemicals, life sciences, textiles, green energy and advanced manufacturing. The visit comes ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, as the state seeks to strengthen its economic ties with Japan and attract new business opportunities.
PHOTO | Tokyo, Japan: Strengthening Gujarat’s global investment prospects, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi held high-level discussions with leading Japanese industry representatives to explore new investment opportunities, promote technology collaboration and build strategic partnerships ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. (Source: Third Party)
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According to information, the visit includes 11 engagements across Tokyo and Shizuoka, comprising meetings with corporate leaders, government-level discussions and an interaction with representatives of the Japanese textile industry.
During the initial phase of the visit, Sanghavi held meetings with representatives of Ultrafabrics, Kaneka Corporation and Itochu Corporation to explore potential areas of cooperation. Discussions with Ultrafabrics Holdings President Yoshimura focused on investment opportunities in synthetic leather and related industries, while his meeting with Kaneka Corporation President Isao Otsu covered possible partnerships in chemicals and life sciences.
PHOTO | Tokyo, Japan: Exploring new avenues for industrial collaboration, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Yoshimura, President of Ultrafabrics Holdings, Isao Otsu, President of Kaneka Corporation, and senior representatives of Itochu Corporation and Hireso. Discussions focused on investment opportunities in synthetic leather, chemicals, life sciences, green energy, cloud computing and global trade, with the aim of strengthening Gujarat–Japan economic ties ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. (Source: Third Party)
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His interactions with Itochu Corporation’s trading and green innovation business units centred on opportunities in green energy and international trade. The delegation also discussed potential collaboration in cloud computing and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) with Hireso.The programme includes a meeting with Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki to discuss industrial development, advanced technologies and cooperation between Gujarat and Shizuoka. Sanghavi is also scheduled to invite the governor to attend the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Further engagements with Fujifilm Corporation are expected to explore opportunities in electronic materials and other areas of its business. Meetings with Yazaki India and Green Carbon are also planned to discuss potential investments and partnerships in automotive components and carbon credits, respectively.The visit also features a roundtable with Japanese textile investors and entrepreneurs, during which Gujarat’s textile ecosystem, new textile policy and export opportunities will be presented. The state aims to encourage Japanese companies to invest in its textile sector and participate in the forthcoming summit.Through these engagements, Gujarat is seeking to expand its industrial partnerships with Japan, promote technology exchange and open new avenues for trade and investment. The discussions are expected to support the state’s efforts to attract Japanese businesses and strengthen investor participation ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
(State Correspondent)
