GUWAHATI — Chief
Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday met with top officials of a leading
Japanese semiconductor supplier in Tokyo and invited him to partner with Assam
for the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing plant in the state.
Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, "Mr. Takeshi Okubo,
Executive Vice President of @TokyoElectron_J (TEL) met me today. TEL is a vital
player in the semiconductor supply chain and specialises in designing equipment
that creates chips. I have invited them to partner with Assam. Our upcoming
Electronic City at Jagiroad is envisioned to be an epicentre of end-to-end
#semiconductor ecosystem."
The Assam CM met the Parliamentary Vice Minister of Japan
and underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effort to have a robust
friendship with the foreign country.
CM Sarma said in his X post, "It was a privilege to
meet H.E. Ms. Akiko Ikuina, Parliamentary Vice Minister, @MofaJapan_en I was
deeply touched when Her Excellency greeted me in Assamese. She conveyed to me
the Government of Japan’s intention to offer India and particularly Assam's
young and skilled workforce, opportunities in Japan."
"During the meeting, I underlined Hon’ble Prime
Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision of a robust friendship between India
and Japan that can better the lives of our people," he added.
The Chief Minister also discussed with the CEO of Mizuho
Securities India.
"Had a productive meeting with Mr. Takao Hosoya, CEO of
Mizuho Securities India. We discussed extending credit linkages to Assam-based
companies and facilitating investments from Japanese firms. Mizuho Securities,
a leading financial institution, is known for its expertise in providing
innovative financial solutions and credit facilities. I invited them to join us
at #AdvantageAssam2.0 to finalise their plans for the state and explore
opportunities for collaboration," CM Sarma mentioned in a social media
post. Moreover, the CM also met with top officials of a Japanese electrical
engineering establishment.
CM Sarma wrote on X, "Met with Mr. Yoshiaki Asakura,
Vice President of @Yokogawa. They are a leading Japanese electrical engineering
firm, working in Assam through their collaboration with @NRL_MoPNG and
@IndianOilcl We have asked them to consider scaling their presence in Assam and
support the growing electronic and energy sectors in the State."
