Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday arrived in Tokyo for a visit aimed at attracting investments and industrial cooperation. This is Adityanath's maiden visit to Japan and forms part of his two-nation tour, which officials said is focused on deepening strategic and economic ties and positioning Uttar Pradesh as a global investment destination. PICS/X
Updated On: 2026-02-25 08:49 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
India's Ambassador to Japan Nagma M Mallick also welcomed the chief minister at Tokyo
He addressed industry leaders on Day 1. Also, memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth about Rs 11,000 crore were signed with several Japanese companies during the first day of the Uttar Pradesh CM's Japan visit
The agreements were signed with firms, including Kubota Corporation, Minda Corporation, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Nagase & Co., Ltd., Seiko Advance, O&O Group, Fuji Japanese JV, and Fujisilvertech Concrete Pvt Ltd
Later, he also addressed the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, urging them to contribute to their home country's progress while supporting the nation they currently inhabit
Addressing the gathering, the CM referred to the state of international markets and the resilience needed to navigate them. "The global economy is in turmoil. This turmoil won't last long. But the whole world is watching this with patience. In these circumstances, we must also support the country we live in. We must stand with them, but we must also think about our own country. We must participate in its progress," CM Adityanath stated.