Under the leadership of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the delegation visiting Japan held an important meeting with the mayors of various Japanese cities in Osaka on Tuesday, where detailed discussions were held to further strengthen mutual cooperation between Haryana and Japan.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister shared his views on the prospects of social, economic, and industrial partnerships between the two regions and emphasized the important role of mayors as a vital bridge in fostering this collaboration.
The delegation included Haryana’s Industries and Commerce Minister Sh. Rao Narbir Singh, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of the Industries and Commerce Department Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Managing Director of HSIIDC Dr. Yash Garg, and other senior officials.
During the meeting, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the role of local administrative bodies has become extremely important in building global partnerships today. He said in this era of rapid urbanization, it is essential to plan and develop urban infrastructure and services with a focus on future needs. By sharing Japan’s modern urban models, Haryana will also formulate strategies for the expansion and upgrade of its cities.
During the meeting, the Japanese mayors gave presentations highlighting the efforts being made to strengthen Japan–India relations and enhance cooperation in the automotive industry. They mentioned that Japanese companies view Haryana as a reliable and rapidly growing industrial destination.
On behalf of Haryana, the delegation gave a detailed presentation on India’s rapid economic growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the global industrial opportunities available in Haryana. The presentation highlighted the state’s infrastructure, investment-friendly policies, and potential for industrial clusters.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Haryana Government is committed to advancing a long-term, result-oriented partnership with Japan under the vision of “Viksit Bharat – Viksit Haryana”.During the discussion on urban planning, the Chief Minister said that Haryana is eager to learn from Japan’s expertise and to collaborate technically in areas such as urban management, public transportation, water conservation, and smart city models.
He said Japan’s urban planning system is considered exemplary across the world, and the Haryana Government is working towards equipping its metropolitan and major cities with modern urban infrastructure.He further stated that in the future, Haryana will adopt Japan’s concepts of smart mobility, green buildings, and sustainable infrastructure.
This collaboration will not only lead to better urban development but will also enhance the quality of life for citizens.The mayors and deputy mayors from the cities of Buzen, Izumisano, Higashiosaka, Kashihara, Sakai, Matsubara, Tondabayashi, Misaki Town, Izumi, Taishi Town, and Takaishi were present on this occasion.