Madhya Pradesh Strengthens India-Japan Relations | 01 Feb 2025

Why in News? 

  • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is on a four-day visit to Japan (28-31 January 2025) to promote investment opportunities in the state and invite Japanese investors to the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal. 

Key Points 

  • Meeting with Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs: 
  • Discussion with Director of A&D Medicals: 
    • MP Government offered 75 acres of land at subsidized rates in Ujjain’s medical & pharmaceutical park. 
    • A&D Medicals is interested in setting up a manufacturing facility in MP in 2025. 
  • Meeting with Chairman of East Japan Railway Company: 
    • Discussed economic collaboration between Japan and Madhya Pradesh. 
    • Attended by Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George. 
  • Talks with Toyota Motor Corporation's Senior Leadership: 
    • CM pitched Madhya Pradesh as an investment destination for Toyota. 
  • Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025: 
    • 24-25 February, 2025, in Bhopal. 
    • Inauguration: By Prime Minister Narendra Modi 

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