Gujarats Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi Meets with Honda in Japan, Promises 4,000 New Jobs
Gujarats Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi discusses Hondas expansion in Japan, potentially creating 4,000 jobs by 2028.
Tokyo, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : Gujarat’s Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi is currently on a visit to Japan ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit scheduled for 2027. On Wednesday, he held meetings with Japan’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Nakasono Yasutaka, Honda’s team, and the Governor of Iwate Prefecture.
In a post on social media platform X, Sanghvi revealed discussions with Honda regarding their expansion plans in Gujarat. He noted that this initiative could create approximately 4,000 new job opportunities by the end of 2027 or early 2028. Sanghvi emphasized that this move strengthens Gujarat’s industrial ecosystem and deepens the economic partnership between India and Japan. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat continues to attract global investments, translating them into meaningful opportunities for its citizens.
Sanghvi also highlighted a fruitful discussion with Tanaka Kazushige, the Director-General of the Trade Policy Bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). They explored new avenues for enhancing India-Japan economic cooperation. Through the Vibrant Gujarat initiative, the state is forging stronger ties with global industry leaders, establishing strategic partnerships, and generating new opportunities for investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
Additionally, the Deputy Chief Minister shared insights about his conversation with Governor Takuya Taso of Iwate Prefecture, focusing on ways to bolster India-Japan collaboration. He expressed hope for creating significant partnerships, deepening economic relations, and unlocking new opportunities for investment and innovation through the Vibrant Gujarat initiative.
Minister Nakasono reiterated Japan’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Gujarat, particularly in sectors like semiconductors, where several Japanese companies are already established. He expressed a desire to enhance regional partnerships and exchanges, especially as India and Japan prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year. In response, Sanghvi reaffirmed his commitment to deepening cooperation between Japan and Gujarat.
