Japan plans for expansion in India through economic collaboration

A delegation from the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee, comprising 17 members and led by its Chairman Tatsuo Yasunaga, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. The delegation included senior leaders from leading Japanese corporate houses across key sectors such as manufacturing, banking, airlines, the pharma sector, plant engineering, and logistics. Mr. Yasunaga briefed the Prime Minister on the upcoming 48th Joint meeting of the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee with its Indian counterpart, the India-Japan Business Cooperation Committee, which is scheduled to be held on 06 March 2025 in New Delhi. 

The discussions covered key areas, including high-quality, low-cost manufacturing in India, expanding manufacturing for global markets with a special focus on Africa, and enhancing



human resource development and exchanges. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Japanese businesses’ expansion plans in India and their steadfast commitment to ‘Make in India, Make for the World’. He also highlighted the importance of enhanced cooperation in skill development, which remains a key pillar of India-Japan bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  met with the Japanese business delegation in New Delhi. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that he was encouraged by their expansion plans in India and their steadfast commitment to Make in India, Make for the World. Mr Modi further expressed hope for deepening economic collaboration with Japan, India’s Special Strategic and Global Partner