Dr Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, who is on a four-day visit to Japan to seek investment for the state, said that he has received offers from Japanese investors.
CM Yadav attended an interactive session in Osaka on the investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh and invited the industrialist to participate in the Global Investors Summit scheduled to be held in Bhopal on February 24 and 25.
Following the session, Yadav told ANI that he has received "good response" from the Japanese investors and have received offers as well.
"We have come here to invite investors, we are doing roadshows in different cities of Japan, along with Indian investors, we are speaking to Japanese investors as well. I am glad that we are getting a good response from everywhere. I am glad that we are being heard regarding every sector and we are getting offers as well," Yadav said.
In addition, Director General of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kobe, Hideki Sho said that Madhya Pradesh has a variety of potential for all kinds of industries.
"My impression is very positive, CM gave a very strong message to the Japanese potential investors. Now we understand that your state (Madhya Pradesh) has a variety of potential, all kinds of industries from mining, energy, pharmaceutical. Many Japanese companies have received a very positive impression from CM's presentation," Sho said.
Chief Director of JETRO Kobe, Emi Teshima, noting the medical industry of Madhya Pradesh, said that the state has very promising investment area.
"India is a very important country for Japan and this state is a very promising investment area. This state is famous for the medical industry and Kobe is also famous for the medical industry so maybe in the future they will have a good relationship in the medical industry," Teshima said.
Earlier in the day, CM Yadav interacted with the Indian diaspora and visited Sysmex Corporation office, a leading company in the health sector, in the city.
Highlighting the potential of Madhya Pradesh, CM Yadav said on one hand, diamonds and gold are being discovered while on the other hand, iron and aluminium are also being mined.
"I have come to Kobe to meet people of Indian origin and I have invited them to the Global Investors Summit. It gives me immense satisfaction and pride to see the progress of Indians here...India has become the centre of attention in terms of global investment... Madhya Pradesh is the state where, on one hand, diamonds and gold are being discovered in mines, and on the other hand, iron and aluminium are also being mined," CM Yadav said.
Earlier, in his interaction with the Indian diaspora CM Yadav said, "Indians are like sugar in milk. They add sweetness and mix seamlessly wherever they go. We connect with the feeling of welfare in whichever country Indians go".
"You have found a way to make a path. The future generations will benefit from what you have created," he added.
He brought to attention the significant changes that have come in India in the last 10 years under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted that during his visits now, people become very happy and festive. The Madhya Pradesh CM further highlighted PM Modi's vision for the country and said India wants to progress as a 'Vishwaguru' in the world.
(ANI)