Upon arriving in Tokyo, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the historic Asakusa Temple. This temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most revered, is a symbol of peace and strength. The Chief Minister offered prayers for the happiness, prosperity, and continuous progress of Chhattisgarh’s 30 million people. He expressed his aspiration that the people of Chhattisgarh would flourish as a state filled with peace, strength, and prosperity, continuously advancing towards development, much like the temple embodies peace and strength.
The delegation, led by the Chief Minister, met with Ms. Kayo Ito, CEO of NTT Ltd. NTT is a leading IT infrastructure and digital solutions company globally, with an annual revenue of $90 billion USD and operations in over 50 countries.
Discussions during the meeting focused on potential technology-based investments in Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister emphasized strengthening the state’s digital ecosystem. NTT provides cutting-edge IT solutions worldwide, including cloud computing and cybersecurity, and is a driving force in digital transformation.
In the evening, Chief Minister Sai and the delegation attended a formal dinner hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George. Discussions at the dinner highlighted the need to connect Indo-Pacific countries through industry and trade. The importance of economic stability, trade security, ecological balance, and industrial growth was emphasized.
Chief Minister Sai noted the potential for extensive industrial cooperation through the combination of Japan’s advanced technology and India’s skilled workforce. He also stressed encouraging cultural relations and presenting Chhattisgarh as an attractive tourism destination for Japanese tourists.
