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Gujarat’s Deputy Chief Minister Seeks Japanese Investment Ahead of Global Summit

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi traveled to Tokyo to discuss investment opportunities with major Japanese corporations.

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Key Points

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Met with Nippon Steel to explore steel‑making investments in Gujarat.

Discussed synthetic leather and chemical collaborations with Ultrafabrics and Kaneka.

Explored green energy and global trade opportunities with Itochu.

Held talks on cloud computing and Global Capability Centres with Hireso.

Engaged with over 35 textile companies to showcase Gujarat’s textile ecosystem.

Goal: secure Japanese participation and investment for the 2027 summit.

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Key topics included precision steel manufacturing, synthetic leather production, green energy projects, and cloud‑computing services.

He also met Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Yasutomo Suzuki and experienced the country’s high‑speed bullet train.

These talks aim to attract foreign investment and technology partnerships for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit planned for January 2027.

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Deputy Chief Minister

A senior political leader who assists the chief minister in running a state.

Investment

Money or resources put into a project to help it grow.

Precision steel manufacturing

Making very exact and high‑quality steel parts.

Synthetic leather

A man‑made material that looks and feels like real leather.

Green energy

Power sources that do not pollute the environment, such as solar or wind.

Cloud computing

Providing computer services over the internet instead of on local machines.

Global Capability Centres

Large offices in another country that provide services for a company worldwide.

Bullet train

A high‑speed train that travels much faster than regular trains.

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