Updates Of Japan Tour In Cbn Words

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Brimming with optimism in Japan

My meetings in Japan in the first two days have been engaging. I have told businessmen, industrialists and other stakeholders that India as a country is different today. It is ready for investments.

India is a sleeping giant. All it needs is investments. And, on the other hand, Japan is scouting for investments. I believe that our cordial relations with Japan coupled with its need for international markets will make this a great combination for a business relationship.

Japanese firms already have a considerable presence in India and Andhra Pradesh. I have invited Panasonic to explore opportunities in Vizag. At the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, I spoke to businessmen about our state's strong agricultural base and invited them to work with us in agri processing industry.

Moreover, I believe that our harmonious Centre-State relationship will usher in investments. I have asked Japanese investors to put their apprehensions about India to rest and come to invest here with an open mind.

I assure investors that we will not only give them single-window clearance but also a single-desk clearance. I'm considering setting up a "Japan-Plus Cell" at my office on the lines of the one at the Central level. Clearances will be faster and easier.

One of the most interesting aspects of my day (today) was meeting Mr. Masahi Hashimoto, chairman of International Business Committee of Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Mr Hashimoto did his homework about our state. He told me that Andhra Pradesh is known as an IT state and a centre for higher education.

Quoting Mr. Hashimoto's words here: "We are hopeful that AP will play a very important role in the growth of India."

I'm glad that we have struck the right chord with investors in Japan. This trip is filling me with hope an optimism for our Sunrise State of Andhra Pradesh. We shall and we will get better at everything as time progresses. Until then, let's work hard to build a state of our dreams.

 

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