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India - Japan Commercial Relations

India - Japan Commercial Brief

March, 2024

Embassy of India, Tokyo

India-Japan Bilateral Commercial Relations 

 India and Japan share a ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’. Commercial relations between India and Japan have vast potential for growth, given the complementarities that exist between the two countries. Japan's interest in India is increasing due to a variety of reasons, including India's big and growing market and its resources, especially the human resources. The signing of the historic India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and its implementation from August 2011 has accelerated economic and commercial relations between the two countries. During the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Fumio Kishida to India in March 2022, both the Prime Ministers expressed intention to realise JPY 5 trillion of public and private investment and financing from Japan to India in the next five years, to finance appropriate public and private projects of mutual interest.

2. Japan’s bilateral trade with India totaled US$ 21.96 billion during FY 2022-23. Exports from Japan to India during this period were US$ 16.49 billion and imports were US$ 5.46 billion. Japan’s exports to India were 2.31% of India’s total imports and India’s exports to Japan were 1.21% of India’s total exports. This underlines that there remains a big potential.

The export-import statistics for the last five years as per India's Ministry of Commerce data bank are as follows:
(Value is in US$ Billion)

Year

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

India's export to Japan

4.73

4.86

4.52

4.43

6.18

5.46

India's import from Japan

10.97

12.77

12.43

10.9

14.39

16.49

India-Japan

bilateral trade

15.71

17.63

16.95

15.33

20.57

21.96

(Source: Department of Commerce, Govt. of India)

India’s top 10 exports to Japan

(Value is in US$ million)

S. No.

HS Code

Commodity

2021-2022

2022-2023

1

29

Organic Chemicals

696.05

734.18

2

3

Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Aquatic Invertebrates.

433.24

443.76

3

84

Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof.

478.85

430.77

4

87

Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling Stock, And Parts And Accessories Thereof.

328.71

405.14

5

71

Natural Or Cultured Pearls,Precious Or Semiprecious Stones, Pre. Metals,Clad With Pre.Metal And Articles Thereof Imitation Jewellery; Coin.

394.43

351.29

6

27

Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils And Products Of Their Distillation; Bituminous Substances; Mineral Waxes.

981.8

331.82

7

85

Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers, Television Image And Sound Recorders And Reproducers,And Parts.

516.53

322.24

8

76

Aluminium And Articles Thereof.

316.54

291.59

9

72

Iron And Steel

354.08

268.21

10

38

Miscellaneous Chemical Products.

242.44

244.57


(Source: Department of Commerce, Govt. of India)

India’s top 10 imports from Japan

(Value is in US$ million)

S. No.

HS Code

Commodity

2021-2022

2022-2023

1

84

Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery

2,702.62

2,864.64

2

28

Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious Metals, Of Rare-Earth Metals,

1,660.50

2,152.34

3

85

Electrical Machinery, Image And Sound Recorders And Reproducers,

1,317.65

1,739.59

4

72

Iron And Steel

1,011.55

1,390.06

5

74

Copper And Articles Thereof.

1,193.58

1,284.05

6

39

Plastic And Articles Thereof.

1,237.17

1218.56

7

29

Organic Chemicals

776.88

876.46

8

90

Optical, Photographic Cinematographic Measuring, Checking Precision, Medical Or Surgical Inst

699.54

742.65

9

87

Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling Stock, And Parts

762.9

734.22

10

71

Natural Or Cultured Pearls,Precious Or Semiprecious Stones, Imitation Jewellery; Coin.

169.87

434.34


(Source: Department of Commerce, Govt. of India)

  • India-Japan CEPA: 6th Joint Committee Meeting under India-Japan CEPA was held on 15th January 2021 through VC. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India and Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan. There are six sub-committees under CEPA. Of the six sub-committees, meetings for three sub-committees on Rules of Origin, Customs Procedure and SPS/TBT have been held in December 2023.
    [Dates for meetings on iv) Business Environment; v) Trade in Services; vi) Movement of Natural Persons are being coordinated currently.]

     
  • India – Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership – India – Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership – A Memorandum of Cooperation between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on India – Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership was signed on November 16, 2021 to jointly explore the possibilities of enhancing India’s industrial competitiveness with a view to enhance the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries. Under the arrangement, Joint Working Groups (JWG)in different sectors ranging from Textiles and Logistics to Steel and Food Processing have been formed. The 1st meeting of JWG on Textiles was held on October 5, 2020 virtually. The 4th meeting of JWG on Logistics was held on October 17, 2022 in Tokyo. The first India-Japan Steel Dialogue was held on October 14, 2022 in virtual mode. First meeting of the JWG on MSME was on November 07, 2022. The first meeting of the JWG on Industrial Capital Goods was held virtually on December 02, 2022. The second meeting of the Joint Working Group on Food Processing was held in Tokyo on March 07, 2023. A preparatory meeting on JWG on Auto was also held virtually on March 06, 2023. In addition, the 5th meeting of the India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership was held in Tokyo on 28 February 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by the Secretary, DPIIT from India and the Vice Minister for International Affairs, METI from Japan. The first meeting of the India- Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Automotive Sector was held virtually on 21 June 2023; the second meeting of JWG on Textiles held virtually on 11 July, and JWG on MSME held virtually on 13 July 2023. The JWG meeting on Steel was held on 28th October 2023 and the JWG on Roads was held on 17th January 2024.
     
  • India-Japan Digital Partnership (IJDP) and Start-up Hub: An “India-Japan Digital Partnership” (I-JDP) was launched during the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Japan in October 2018, furthering existing areas of cooperation as well as new initiatives within the scope of cooperation in S&T/ICT, focusing more on “Digital ICT Technologies''. This also incorporates setting up “Start-up Hub” between India and Japan. MeitY will be the nodal agency to implement it from the Indian side with the Ministry of Communications (MoC), DIPP, NITI Aayog & other stakeholders and METI from the Japanese side with MEXT and MIC & other stakeholders from the Japanese side. First Startup Hub was established in Bengaluru by JETRO to select Indian start-ups for the Japanese market and for potential Japanese investors. Thereafter, Startup-India (under Invest India) and Japan Innovation Network (JIN) signed an MoU on innovation collaboration with a focus on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) connecting two start-up ecosystems in June 2018. Invest India also launched an on-line portal for the Start-up hub. On August 1, 2020, the Japanese Government announced that it would provide financial assistance to 10 Japanese companies planning to start new business in India in cooperation with Indian IT companies as part of the Japan-India Digital Partnership. The objective is to support Japanese companies’ utilisation of IT talents in India. The 7th Joint Working Group on IT & Electronics (Digital Partnership) was held on September 9-10, 2020 through Video Conference between MeitY, India and METI, Japan with participation of relevant government stakeholders and industry participation. The 7th Joint Working Group under India-Japan ICT Comprehensive Cooperation Framework was also held on May 13, 2022 through hybrid mode. The MoU on ICT between India and Japan was signed on January 15, 2021 by the Telecom Minister of India and MIC Minister of Japan. An India-Japan Digital Partnership Webinar was held online on February 28, 2022 which included discussions on digital transformation and preparing for post-COVID-19 international competition.
     
  • Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI): A trilateral Economic Ministerial level initiative on Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) was launched on September 1, 2020 among Australia, India and Japan through video conference (VC), with an objective to ensure resilience of supply chain through diversification in Indo-Pacific region. In this regard, a Trilateral Ministerial video conference was held by the Trade Ministers of India, Japan and Australia for the formal launch of the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative on 27 April 2021. The three Ministers Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce and Industry, India; Mr. Kajiyama Hiroshi, Hon’ble Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan and Mr. Dan Tehan, Hon’ble Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Australia briefed about the measures taken by the respective countries during COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministers acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic was having an unprecedented impact in terms of lives lost, livelihoods and economies affected, and that the pandemic had revealed supply chain vulnerabilities globally and in the region. The Ministers also noted that some supply chains have been left vulnerable due to a range of factors. The Ministers instructed their officials to implement the following as initial projects of SCRI and further develop the Initiative: (i) sharing of best practices on supply chain resilience; and (ii) holding investment promotion events and buyer-seller matching events to provide opportunities for stakeholders to explore the possibility of diversification of their supply chains. During the meeting it was also decided to convene the trilateral Ministerial meetings more frequently. The Second Trilateral Ministerial meeting was held on March 15, 2022.
     
  • The Embassy of India exchanged Note Verbale with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 29 September, 2016 for the implementation of the Protocol amending the Indian-Japan DTAC (The Protocol entered into force on 29 October 2016). The Protocol provides for internationally accepted standards for effective Exchange of Information in tax matters and that both India and Japan shall lend assistance to each other in the collection of taxes. These provisions will help in preventing international tax evasion and tax avoidance.
     
  • Cooperation in Skill Development: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India signed an MOC in November 2016 to facilitate the Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) and Japanese Endowed Courses (JEC) projects which aims to train 30,000 floor shop leaders and engineers to Japanese standards in the next 10 years. 22 JIMs and 8 JEC have been launched in India till date. India and Japan signed a MoC on TITP (Technical Intern Training Program) in October 2017 with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) as the implementing body for TITP.
     
  • The Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India & Japan on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of System Pertaining to "Specified Skilled Worker" (SSW) was signed on 18 January 2021 which will further promote the movement of skilled workers from India to Japan in designated 73 operations in 14 specified industries fields / job categories and thus marks a further step to augment India-Japan collaboration in the area of skill development. In this regard, Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic), Nursing care skills evaluation test and Nursing care Japanese language evaluation test were held in January 2022, in Gurugram, India for the first time.
     
  • India-Japan Textile Cooperation: A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and M/s Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan on January 27, 2021 to provide required support to textile’s trade and industry for ensuring quality as per the requirement of Japanese buyers through Testing, Inspection & Conformity Assessment, Training & Capacity Building, Research & Development (R&D) and Consultancy. 2nd India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting was held via video conference on 11th July 2023. The main points of discussion were: Possibility of cooperation between M/s Nissenken Quality Evaluation Center and Textiles Committee of India in setting up more Quality Evaluation Centres in India as per the requirement of Japanese buyers. METI expressed interest to promote investment and expand trade between Japan and India as well as expand the efforts of the human resource development program to improve the quality evaluation ecosystem.
     
  • Energy Dialogue: This dialogue was set up in December 2006 to promote cooperation in the energy sector in a comprehensive manner. The dialogue is chaired by the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission from the Indian side (now chaired by the Minister of Power) and METI Minister on the Japanese side. Till date, ten rounds of the meetings have taken place. The 10th meeting of the Japan-India Energy Dialogue was held in Delhi on 10 December 2019. India-Japan Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) was launched in March 2022.
     
  • Trade Fairs, Exhibitions and Seminars: The Embassy of India in Tokyo actively conducts seminars, B2B meetings and G2B meetings in Tokyo and other prefectures to promote the investment opportunities in India. A list of trade related events, BSM, Market expansion activities coordinated during FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 by the Embassy are as below:-
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan in association with M/s Fujilight Carpet Co. Ltd. and supported by Jute Corporation of India, Indian Commerce and Industry Association, Japan, Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) and Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry organised a two-day "Carpet and Handicraft Fair 2022" on April 14-15, 2022 at the Embassy of India.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, an ‘Incredible India Day’ was organised on May 1, 2022 by the Embassy of India, Japan in association with Biotopia, with support from Kanagawa Prefectural Government at Biotopia, Me-Byo Valley, Kanagawa Prefecture.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the “1st Session of the 2nd edition of series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups focusing on Energy Sector” on May 18, 2022 to provide Indian start ups a platform to pitch their innovations to Japanese investors and business corporations to explore investment and strategic business and technical collaboration.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan in association with Japan Tea Association organised the 226th Indian Tea Seminar called "Chai-Varta" at the multi-function room of the Embassy on May 19, 2022 to promote Indian tea in the Japanese market. The event highlighted various varieties of Indian teas such as Darjeeling Tea, Assam tea, Nilgiri tea, Kangra tea and Munnar tea.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised the “Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Mod.The Embassy of India, Japan organised the “Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi’s interaction with Business Leaders of Japan” on May 23, 2022 during his visit to Tokyo to attend the QUAD Leaders’ Meeting.
     
  • The Ambassador delivered opening remarks at the inauguration of Indian IT Association of Japan (IITAJ) on June 9, 2022. IITAJ is to provide a common discussion platform for Indian IT companies in Japan and bring synergy among the members.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India jointly organised the “2nd Session of the 2nd edition of the series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups” on June 16, 2022.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the “Third Session of the series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups” on July 14, 2022.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan in association with Japan Tea Association organised the 227th Indian Tea Seminar called "Chai-Varta" at the Embassy on July 15, 2022.
     
  • On July 20, 2022, Mr. Mayank Joshi, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Japan delivered opening remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the 10th India Trend Fair 2022 held in Tokyo from July 20-22, 2022.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, a Buyer-Seller meet was organised by the Embassy of India, Japan in association with APEDA on July 21, 2022 between M/s Diamond Star Corporation, Japan and Indian exporters to discuss the possibilities of trade/collaboration in fruits and vegetables sector.
     
  • The Embassy of India supported the organisation of the event "Action with India", organised by M/s Moonlink Inc., on July 25, 2022.
     
  • On August 1, 2022, “India-Japan: Action With India” Workshop was organised by M/s Moonlink Inc. in association with the Embassy of India, Japan to share information among Japanese business executives about the business opportunities in India and business planning related to India for increased collaboration between Japanese and Indian businesses.
     
  • An “Action with India” business seminar was organised on August 4, 2022 by M/s Moonlink Inc. in association with the Embassy of India, Japan showcasing the attractiveness of the Indian market.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of a delegation led by Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Hon’ble Minister of Large and Medium Industries, State Government of Karnataka to Japan from 6th - 10th August, 2022. The objective of the visit was to showcase Karnataka as an ideal destination for Japanese manufacturing companies and invite Japanese companies to attend the Global Capital Investors Meet (GIM) in Karnataka scheduled to be held during 2nd - 4th November, 2022.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the “Fourth Session of the series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups” on August 18, 2022. 6 Indian startups in the Fintech Sector pitched about their technological offerings before the Japanese stakeholders.
     
  • On September 02, 2022 a seminar titled “Opportunities for Large Companies/SMEs in India - business and legal insights” was organised by the Embassy of India, Japan in association with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. The objective of the event was to showcase India as an attractive investment/manufacturing destination and promote various incentives/policies of the Government of India.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the “Fifth Session of the second edition of series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups” on September 15, 2022 to provide Indian startups a platform to pitch their innovations to Japanese investors/business corporations and to explore investment, strategic, business and technical collaboration between Indian and Japanese companies and to promote India as the preferred innovation and investment destination.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, an online business seminar was organised by Indian IT Association of Japan (IITAJ) in association with the Embassy of India, Japan and Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, Japan on September 20, 2022.
     
  • An “Investment Seminar” was jointly organised by Guidance Tamil Nadu, Embassy of India, Japan and JETRO on September 29, 2022 during the visit of delegation led by Mr. Thangam Thennarasu, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, State Government of Tamil Nadu to Japan from 28th September - 2nd October, 2022 to promote the investment opportunities in Tamil Nadu.
     
  • Bangalore Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s first international office in Japan was inaugurated on October 6, 2022 at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy of India.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the “Sixth Session of the second edition of the series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups” on October 13th, 2022. 14 Indian startups in the Health and Wellness sector pitched about their technological offerings before the Japanese stakeholders.
     
  • The Embassy facilitated the visit of Coir Board of India delegation led by Mr. D. Kuppuramu, Chairman, Coir Board , Mr. M. Krishna, Joint Director (Planning) and Mr. Bharat Prakash, Joint Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME to participate at GARDEX – International Gardex Expo held from October 12-14, 2022 in Chiba Prefecture.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of 14-member CII Tamil Nadu Textile delegation to Japan from October 16-22, 2022 to explore bilateral business opportunities in textiles & clothing.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with the Japan Tea Association (JTA), Tea Board of India organised the 228th Indian Tea Seminar called “Chai-Varta” on October 18, 2022 to promote Indian tea in Japan and increase collaboration among Indian and Japanese companies in the Tea sector.
     
  • An Interaction with Japanese logistics and transportation companies was organised by the Embassy of India, Japan in association with JETRO on October 17, 2022 during the visit of a delegation led by Dr. S. K. Ahirwar, Joint Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry from 17th - 22nd October, 2022.
     
  • On October 19, 2022, one-to-one meetings between the delegation led by Dr. S. K. Ahirwar, Joint Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Japanese companies in the logistics sector were organised by the Embassy.
     
  • The Embassy facilitated the visit of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) delegation to participate at the Fashion World Tokyo Fair held from October 18, 20, 2022 at Tokyo Big Sight.
     
  • The Auto Components Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) supported by Embassy of India, Japan organised the “Indo-Japan Partnership Seminar and Matchmaking Expo” on November 16, 2022 at Toranomon Hills Forum, Tokyo to create synergy for strategic partnerships and possibility of new ventures and collaboration for technology with Japanese automotive vehicle components manufacturers. Ambassador H.E. Mr. Sibi George delivered a keynote address at the event.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan participated at “Messe Nagoya 2022” held from November 16-18, 2022 at Port Messe Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Mr. Abhishek Goel, Political and Commercial Officer made a presentation at the “Indian Global Seminar” which was organised during the fair on November 18, 2022.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the ‘Seventh Session of the India-Japan Pitching Series’ on November 17, 2022 focusing on “Industry 4.0”. 6 Indian startups pitched about their technological offerings before the Japanese stakeholders.
     
  • The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) delegation in association with Embassy of India, Japan and JETRO organised the “India-Japan Pitching Event for Startups from Kerala” on November 28, 2022 at VCC auditorium of the Embassy to provide the visiting Indian startups a platform to pitch their innovations to Japanese investors and explore investment and strategic business and technical collaboration.
     
  • M/s Atsumi & Sakai in collaboration with M/s Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP supported by Embassy of India, Japan organised a webinar on “Issues faced by a foreign party when undertaking M&A in Japan” on November 30, 2022.
     
  • The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Embassy of India, Japan organised a Business Conference on “India-Japan@75: Realising the ¥ 5 trillion Partnership in Next Five Years” on December 6, 2022 at VCC auditorium of the Embassy of India.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and Mori Hamada & Matsumoto organised a seminar on “Opportunities in Indian Energy Sector; Overview of regulatory and dispute resolution aspects in India and the recent developments in Japan-India relations” on December 8, 2022 at VCC auditorium of the Embassy of India. The event showcased India as an attractive investment/manufacturing destination and promoted various incentives/policies of the Government of India.
     
  • The Embassy facilitated the visit of the Plexconcil delegation to participate at Plastic Japan 2022 held from December 7-9, 2022 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba Prefecture.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of the Uttar Pradesh delegation led by Shri Jaiveer Singh, Hon’ble Minister for Technical Education and Shri Ashish Patel, Hon’ble Minister for Technical Education from December 13-18, 2022 to Japan. The delegation conducted  a Japan Roadshow to promote the “Uttar Pradesh Global investors’ Summit (UPGIS) 2023'' scheduled to be held on 10th - 12th February, 2023 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Ambassador H.E. Mr. Sibi George delivered the opening remarks at the event.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan and Startup India jointly organised the “8th Session of the 2nd edition of a series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups on Space Sector” on December 15, 2022.
     
  • On December 16, 2022, Ambassador H.E. Mr Sibi George launched the “Swagatam India” series of seminars focussed on tourism promotion to India.
     
  • On December 22, 2022, the Embassy of India, Japan organised an event to celebrate Goa Day. The event focussed on promotion of investments and tourism to the state of Goa.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “G20: Introduction to Theme, Priorities and Other Aspects of India's Presidency” on December 28, 2022.
     
  • A seminar on “Textile Industry in India – Collaborative Opportunities” was jointly organised by Japan India Industry Promotion Association (JIIPA), Wool & Woolens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) and Powerloom & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL), supported by the Embassy of India, Japan on January 11, 2023 at Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Khan in Tokyo during the inaugural event of India Trend Fair, Tokyo 2023. Ambassador H.E. Mr. Sibi George delivered the inaugural address at the event.
     
  • On January 12, the Embassy of Indian, Japan, in association with MUFG Morgan Stanely, organised a hybrid interaction with Japanese institutional investors on economic opportunities in India.
     
  • A delegation from The Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council (CHEMEXCIL) supported by Embassy of India, Japan organised a “Business Matchmaking Meet on Chemical Products” on January 16, 2023 at the Embassy premises to link Indian chemical companies with Japanese companies and to showcase Indian chemical products in Japan. Ambassador H.E. Mr. Sibi George inaugurated the event.
     
  • On January 18, 2023, “Swagatam India: A seminar on Buddhist Circuit” was organised by the Embassy of India, Tokyo at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy to promote India tourism to Japanese stakeholders.
     
  • On January 18, 2023, the Embassy of India, Japan jointly with SBI Securities supported by Invest India organised a virtual interaction with Japanese institutional investors on “Economic opportunities in India with special focus on automotive and infrastructure development sectors”.
     
  • On the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day, the Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Investment Opportunities and One Product One District Scheme in Uttar Pradesh” on January 24, 2023 at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy.
     
  • On January 27, 2023 the Embassy of India, Japan, in association with Yokohama India Center, organised an interaction in Yokohama on economic opportunities in India.
     
  • On January 30, 2023, the Embassy of India, Japan organised an event focussed on India’s G20 Presidency at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy to share the important developments and initiatives taking shape under India’s G20 Presidency.
     
  • On February 3, 2023, the Embassy organised a Special Interaction Meeting between Ambassador H. E. Mr. Sibi George and Japan India Business Cooperation Committee (JIBCC) delegation members visiting India.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Union Budget 2023: Investment and Opportunities” on February 9, 2023 at the VCC auditorium to provide insights into the current economic climate as well as the latest information on the emerging business opportunities in India.
     
  • Ambassador H. E. Mr. Sibi George addressed a business seminar on “Investment Opportunities and Human Resource Potential in India” organised by the Embassy of India, Japan on February 10, 2023 in Niigata Prefecture.
     
  • As part of Swagatam India series on tourism promotion, the Embassy of India, Japan organised a Tourism Seminar showcasing World Heritage Sites in India on February 15, 2023 at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy.
     
  • Ambassador H. E. Mr. Sibi George addressed a seminar on “Business Opportunities in India” organised by the Embassy of India, Japan on February 17, 2023 in Ibaraki Prefecture.
     
  • On February 20, 2023, the Embassy of India, Japan organised a G20 Seminar on “Business20 (B20)” to share the latest information on the activities & priorities of the Business 20 Engagement Group under India’s Presidency of the G20.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised an event “Harvesting the Potential: A Millet Celebration” to celebrate the International Year of Millets on February 22, 2023 at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy. The event showcased health benefits and role of millets in ensuring food security as also their culinary potential.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Investment Opportunities and Tourism in the State of Rajasthan” on February 24, 2023 at the multifunction room of the   The objective of the event was to share the information on investment opportunities and tourism potential in the State of Rajasthan.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of a delegation led by Mr. Anurag Jain, Secretary, DPIIT to Japan during February 26 – March 02, 2023 for the 5th meeting of the India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership. A ‘Make in India Investment Promotion Seminars' were also held in Tokyo and Osaka on 27th February, 2023 and 1st March, 2023. The delegation also met with several Japanese companies in Tokyo and Osaka and discussed the investment opportunities in India.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with Deloitte, Japan and JETRO organised a seminar on “Indian Startup Ecosystem – Opportunities for Japanese CVCs” on March 1, 2023 at the VCC auditorium to showcase the Indian start-up ecosystem and to promote the investment opportunities for Japanese investors.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75 and India-Japan@70, the Embassy of India, Japan in association with Japan Tea Association organised the 229th Indian Tea Seminar called "Chai-Varta" at the Embassy on March 03, 2023 to promote Indian tea in the Japanese market. The event highlighted various varieties of Indian teas.
     
  • Ambassador H. E. Mr. Sibi George addressed a seminar on “Business Opportunities in India” organised by the Embassy of India, Japan on March 3, 2023 in Hokkaido.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan participated in a business roundtable with the Japanese food processing companies organised on March 07, 2022 during the visit of delegation led by Mr. Preet Pal Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India 06-10 March 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of a delegation led by Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) and Spices Board of India to participate at FOODEX Japan 2023 held from March 7-10, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight. Ambassador H. E. Mr. Sibi George inaugurated the India Pavilion at the fair displaying a wide range of Indian food products.
     
  • The Embassy participated at the “Mye-Byo Festival” organised by M/s Brooks Co. Ltd. on March 21, 2023, supported by the Embassy of India at Mye-byo Valley (BIOTOPIA), Kanagawa Prefecture. During the event, the Embassy organised an exhibition of several Indian items such as Tea, Spices, Millet products, Ayurveda products, Indian handicrafts and display of Yoga.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised “Swagatam India: Tourism Seminar on the State of Gujarat with Special Focus on the Statue of Unity, Kevadia” on March 24, 2023 at VCC auditorium of the Embassy to promote investment and tourism opportunities in Gujarat.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised an event on “India’s G20 Presidency: Important Developments and Initiatives” on March 27, 2023 at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy to showcase developments from recent meetings and key initiatives launched so far under India’s G20 Presidency.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with Startup India and JETRO organised “Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups - 1st Session of the 3rd edition” on March 31, 2023 to provide Indian startups a platform to pitch their innovations to Japanese investors and business corporations to explore investment and strategic business and technical collaboration and place India as the preferred innovation and investment destination.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised an event on “Bihar Day: Seminar on Promotion of Promotion of Investment Opportunities and Tourism in the State of Bihar” on April 3, 2023 at the VCC auditorium of the Embassy.
     
  • The Embassy facilitated the visit of a delegation led by Mr. Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha to Japan from April 4-11, 2023 to promote the investment opportunities in the State of Odisha. An “Odisha Business Meet” was also organised on April 9, 2023 at Hotel Okura, Tokyo.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan supported an event on ‘Japan – India Business Legal Seminar’ organised on April 20, 2023 at Ritz Carlton Hotel in Tokyo.
     
  • A seminar on “Business Opportunities in India” was organised by the Embassy of India, Japan, jointly with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), on April 21, 2023 in Toyama Prefecture.
     
  • On April 25, 2023, the Embassy of India, Japan organised a G20 Seminar on “India's G20 Presidency: G20 EMPOWER” to share the latest information on the activities & priorities of the G20 EMPOWER Engagement Group under India’s Presidency of the G20.
     
  • A Seminar on “Key Legal Issues in Deal Making” was jointly organised by INDUSLAW, Mori, Hamada & Matsumoto and XIB Inc. in association with the Embassy of India, Japan on April 26, 2023 at the Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • A “Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups - 2 nd Session of the 3 rd Edition with focus sector on Education and Skill Development” was jointly organised by Startup India and Embassy of India, Tokyo on April 27, 2023. The objective of the session is to provide Indian startups a platform to pitch their innovations to Japanese investors and business corporations to explore investment and strategic business and technical collaboration and place India as the preferred innovation and investment destination.
     
  • A delegation led by Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister visited Japan during 10th - 12th May, 2023 to attend the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Niigata. The Embassy organised a Special Address by the Hon’ble Finance Minister to Business Leaders of Japan at the Embassy Auditorium on May 11, 2023.
     
  • A delegation led by Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Health Minister visited during 12th - 16th May, 2023 to attend the G20 Health Ministers’ Summit in Nagasaki. A Roundtable Meeting with the CEOs of Japanese Pharmaceutical Companies was also organised by the Embassy on 15th May, 2023.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75, the Embassy of India, Tokyo and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the ‘Third session of the third edition of the series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups (Energy and Food processing sector)’ on 25 May 2023.
     
  • The Embassy facilitated the visit of a high-level delegation led by Shri M. K. Stalin,Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during 25th - 30th May, 2023 to promote investment opportunities in Tamil Nadu. A “Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave” was organised on May 29, 2023 at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo which was participated by leading members of the Japanese business community.
     
  • The Embassy organised an event on “Celebrating India’s G20 Presidency with Indian Folk Festival” on May 31, 2023 at Embassy auditorium. The event highlighted the tourism potential of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with Japan Tea Association organised the 230 th Indian Tea Seminar called Chai-Varta at the Embassy on 2nd June, 2023 to promote Indian tea in the Japanese market.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with Keidanren and Japan India Association organised a seminar on “Doing Business Successfully in India” on 8 th June, 2023. Hon’ble Chairman of Japan India Association and former Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr Yoshihide Suga addressed the gathering.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with Japan India Industry Promotion Association (JIIPA) organised a seminar on Opportunities in the Indian Food Processing Industry on 22nd June, 2023. H.E. Mr. Ryosuke Ogawa, Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
    The Government of Japan graced the occasion with his presence and remarks.

     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised an event on ‘India’s G-20 Presidency:Urban 20’ on 26th June, 2023. Representatives from the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and National Institute of Urban Affairs participated virtually.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan in association with Coffee Board of India organised an online seminar on 26 th June, 2023 to promote the 5th edition of World Coffee Conference to be held in Bengaluru from 25-28 September 2023. Japanese coffee companies attended the online seminar.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised “Swagatam India event on Celebration of India-Japan Year of Tourism Exchange at the Embassy on 28 June 2023, focusing tourists attractions in the state of Tamil Nadu.
     
  • As part of celebrations for India@75, the Embassy of India, Tokyo and Startup India (Invest India) jointly organised the ‘Fourth session of the third edition of the series of Virtual Pitching by Indian Startups ( Environment sector)’ on 29 June 2023. 5 Indian startups covering the Environment sector pitched about their technological offerings before the Japanese stakeholders. The event was well received by representatives of Japanese corporations and Venture Capital firms.
     
  • An Interaction meeting between H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan and Japanese Startup business delegation scheduled to visit India was held on July 8, 2023 at the Embassy of India auditorium. The interaction meeting was also attended by Mr. Daishiro Yamagiwa, Hon’ble MP and Secretary General of Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan launched the Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) Facilitation Cell on July 11, 2023 at the Embassy auditorium. The Cell will provide assistance to Japanese SMEs looking to invest in India in partnership with business facilitation agencies in India and Japan.
     
  • H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan visited Ishikawa Prefecture on July 19, 2023 and met with H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Hase, Governor, Ishikawa Prefecture, Mr. Tateki Ataka, Chairman of Ishikawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mr. Tetsuya Harada, President, TV Kanazawa. A seminar on “Investment Opportunities and Human Resource Potential in India” for Japanese companies in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa was also organised during the visit.
     
  • H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan visited the India Pavilion on 20th July, 2023 at the Fashion Goods & Accessories Expo held during 19th - 21st July, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight. The delegation led by the Council for Leather Exports participated at the event.
  • The Embassy of India, Japan supported the India Trend Fair organised by Apparel Export Promotion Council of India and Japan-India Industry Promotion Association held during 19th -21st July, 2023 at Belle Salle Shibuya Garden, Tokyo. H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan addressed the seminar on “Textile Industry in India-Collaborative Opportunities” at the fair. 180 Indian exporters of apparel, accessories and textiles participated at the event.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Hydrogen and Ammonia: Future of Clean Energy” on July 24, 2023 at the Embassy of India auditorium to discuss the potential collaboration between India and Japan in the sector.
     
  • M/s PwC Japan and PwC India supported by the Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “ Reimagining India: Unleashing the growth potential of the Indian market” on July 25, 2023 at the Embassy auditorium. The seminar discussed the trade and investment opportunities between India and Japan.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised the event “India’s Presidency: Science20-Important Developments and Initiatives” on July 27, 2023 at the Embassy auditorium.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan jointly with CII organised the 1st India – Japan Skill Connect Conference on August 4, 2023 at the Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised the event on G20 India’s Presidency on August 11, 2023 at Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised “Swagatam India '' Tourism event focusing on the State of Madhya Pradesh on August 19, 2023 at Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan inaugurated the Indian Pavilion set up by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) at Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo at Tokyo Big Sight 23 August 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan jointly with JETRO and JITCO and Chiba Prefecture organised a seminar on “Business Opportunity in India” on August 25, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised the National Small Industry Day highlighting ‘PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity’ and ‘Japan Industrial Townships in India’ on August 30, 2023 at Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Ayurveda in Japan: Holistic Health Beyond Borders’ on August 31, 2023 at Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Emerging India:Gateway to Japan’s Investments” on September 6, 2023 at Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • An online meeting between H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan and Shri Hemant Minocha, Chairman and other members of Plastics Export Promotion Council of India were held on September 6, 2023.
     
  • A signing ceremony of Tripartite Agreement between National Dairy Development Board, Banas Dairy & Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt. Ltd. was held at the Embassy of India auditorium on September 8, 2023.
     
  • An online meeting between H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan and Shri Arun Kumar Garodia, Chairman and other members of Engineering Export Promotion Council of India was held on September 15, 2023.
     
  • An online meeting between H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan and Shri S. V. Veeramani, Chairman and other members of PHARMEXCIL was held on September 15, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Mission Life with Ayush: Healing Traditions Beyond Medicine” on September 19, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan jointly with JETRO and Fukuoka Foreign Trade Association organised a Business-cum-Human Resource seminar in Fukuoka Prefecture on September 20, 2023.
     
  • An online meeting between H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan and Shri Sandeep Narula, Chairman and other members of Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council of India were held on September 20, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a tourism seminar on “Swagatam India: Tourism Opportunities in the State of Bihar” on September 22, 2023 at the Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • A seminar on “India-Japan Trade Relations: Risk Mitigation and Disputes Resolution Symposium” was jointly organised by Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration; Embassy of India, Japan and other stakeholders on September 26, 2023 at the Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a seminar on “Mobility Pathways to Japan: A Dialogue” on September 25, 2023 at the Embassy of India auditorium.
     
  • An online meeting between H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan and Shri Abhishek Dev, Chairman & other members of APEDA were held on September 28, 2023.
     
  • An online meeting between H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan and Sh D.V. Swamy, Chairman & other members of Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), to discuss ways for increasing export of marine products from India to Japan, was held on October 03, 2023.
     
  • An online meeting of H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan with Sh Saurav Pahari, Deputy Chairman & CEO, Tea Board India, to discuss ways for increasing export of Indian tea to Japan was held on October 04, 2023
     
  • The Embassy of India in Japan facilitated a delegation of Hon’ble Members of Parliament from India visiting Japan as part of FICCI @ficci_india Forum of Parliamentarians from October 9-13, 2023. The Embassy of India, Japan also facilitated the delegation’s various meetings in Japan.
     
  • H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan inaugurated the Indian Pavilion set up by Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) at Tokyo Big Sight on October 10, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of a delegation from CII Institute of Quality from October 9-14, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of a delegation led by Shri Rajat Saini, CEO National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Ltd from October 9-13, 2023.
  • H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan interacted with business delegation led by HE Mr. Yasukuni Enoki, former Japanese Ambassador to India; Mr. Masanori Nakano, former Japanese Consul General in Chennai; and Mr. Haruhiro Imizu, President of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun on October 12, 2023.
     
  • An online meeting of H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan with Dr. K.G. Jagadeesha, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, Coffee Board,to discuss ways for increasing export of Indian Coffee to Japan, was organised on October 12, 2023.
     
  • The Roadshow event of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 was organised by the Embassy of India in Japan on October 16, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised the event “India-Japan Partnership in Automotive sector - Fostering Innovation & Collaboration” , with SIAM delegation, on 25 October, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised Bihar Tourism Roadshow on October 25, 2023.
     
  • H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan inaugurated the India Fashion & Lifestyle Show organised by Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) at Bellesalle Shibuya Garden, where 30 Indian companies are participating.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of the delegation led by H.E. Shri Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister of India to attend the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting from October 27-30, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised IRDAI Roadshow event November 09, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised Ayurveda Day: Ayurveda for one Health, Ayurveda for everyone everyday on November 10, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised the Bihar Investment event on November 22, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of the delegation led by H.E. Shri Bhupendra Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Gujarat, in context of Vibrant Gujarat Summit to be held in Gujarat,  from November 26-30, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised the Government of Gujarat Roadshow on Vibrant Gujarat on November 29, 2023.
     
  • H. E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan inaugurated India Pavilion at Japan Build Tokyo being participated by FIEO along with 22 companies on December 13, 2023.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised "AYUSH: For a Healthy New Year 2024" on 21 December 2023.
     
  • H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan interacted with a Japanese industry delegation proceeding to participate at 10th Vibrant Gujarat being held between 10-12 January 2024.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised a Seminar on “India-Japan Partnership: Yamanashi” to explore potential collaborations between Indian and Japanese Companies on 13 January 2024.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan facilitated the visit of the delegation led by  Joint Secretary, Shri Vinay Kumar, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways visiting Japan for 9th India-Japan JWG on Road and Road transportation.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Japan organised an event 'India-Japan: Powering the Fintech Story' on January 16, 2024.
     
  • H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan inaugurated Bharat Tex Road Show, in context of Bharat Tex 2024, showcasing Indian Textiles and wool products in presence of Mr Ramesh Khajuria, Chairman WWEPC, ED Suresh Thakur and Mr. Prashant Godghate, Chairman, Japan India Industry Promotion Association.
     
  • The Minister (Eco & Com) visited the Gifu Prefecture Government office to make a presentation on Business and Investment opportunities in India on 22 February 2024. Local business leaders attended the event.
     
  • H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan delivered inaugural remarks at ’Swagatam India: Tourism Seminar in Gujarat State’ on Jan 23, 2024 at Embassy of India, Tokyo. Dr. Sourabh Pardhi, IAS, Commissioner and Managing Director, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited also addressed the gathering.
     
  • On 30 January 2024, a Virtual Pitching Event by Indian Startups in the Security sector was jointly organised by Invest India and Embassy of India, Tokyo to provide a platform to 7 startups from India to pitch their innovations to Japanese investors and business corporations to explore investment, strategic business and technical collaboration.
     
  • The Embassy of India, Tokyo organised an event titled ‘Make in India: Opportunities for Japanese SMEs’ on 15 February 2024. Ambassador delivered inaugural remarks and Mr. S. C. L. Das, Secretary, MSME, Government of India, Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary, MSME, Government of India and Mr. Ken Katsuyama Senior Vice President, Head of Global Business, NTT Corporation also addressed the gathering.
     
  • The Embassy organised a seminar titled ‘India-Japan  Partnership : Nagaland’ to explore potential collaborations between India & Japan on 16 February 2024. The Ambassador Mr. Sibi George, Shri Temjen Imna Along, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism & Higher Education, Government of Nagaland & Mr Kazuya Nakajo, Executive Vice President, JETRO addressed. Mr Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland made a presentation on potential business & investment opportunities available in Nagaland.
     
  • The Ambassador addressed Daiwa asset management company‘s Executive Seminar on “India’s rise as a global economic powerhouse: exploring the future of India in its golden age” at Otemachi Tokyo on 20 February 2024.
     
  • The Embassy organised a seminar ‘Exploring Cooperation in Bioenergy: India-Japan  Collaboration | Global Biofuels Alliance’ to explore potential collaborations between India & Japan in the bioenergy sector on 21 February 2024. The Ambassador addressed and Mr. Yuki Sadamitsu, DG, Agency for Natural Resources & Energy, METI, Japan, representatives from Ministries of Petroleum & Natural Gas and New & Renewable Energy, GoI, CSIR & Invest India made presentations.
     
  • The Embassy of India in Japan, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), University of Tokyo Indian Students Association (UTISA) and Indian Students Association at Tokyo Tech (ISAT) organised an event titled ‘Japan-India Skill Connect’ for Indian students in Japan on 22 February, 2024. Nine Japanese companies from various sectors, including high tech sectors like semiconductors, interacted with the Indian students studying in Japan during the event.
  • The Ambassador delivered inaugural remarks at an event “Business in India Seminar 2024” organised by Embassy of India, Tokyo and Japan Association for Promotion of Internationalisation on 27 February 2024. H.E. Mr. Iwata Kazuchika, State Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry and Mr. Yukihiro Ikawa, Chairman, The Tokyo New Business Conference (NBC) also addressed the gathering.
     
  • The Ambassador delivered inaugural remarks at an event “AYUSH: Embracing Ancient Wisdom in Daily Lives” organised by Embassy of India, Tokyo on 29 February 2024. Dr. Tsuyoshi Kitanishi, President, Japan Ayurveda Society, Dr. Shiho Oikawa, Vice President, Japan Ayurveda Society, Ms. Yukiko Kezuka, Yoga Therapist, Japan Yoga Therapy and Mr. Taku Yoshiki, Representative, Sabinsa Japan Corporation also addressed the gathering.

March, 2024
Embassy of India, Tokyo.