Japanese Governor Kotaro Nagasaki Meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath

In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the Governor of Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, Kotaro Nagasaki, expressed admiration for India during a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He highlighted the strong diplomatic and historical ties between the two nations, calling India the 'crater of human civilizations' and the 'world's largest democracy.'

Nagasaki emphasized the long-standing friendship between India and Japan, which has lasted over 70 years, and their partnership in promoting regional stability. He extended an invitation to CM Yogi to visit Yamanashi Prefecture, hoping to further the friendship between the two regions.

CM Yogi, in his opening remarks delivered in Japanese, underscored the economic cooperation between India and Japan. He expressed the state government's eagerness to collaborate with Japanese companies, highlighting Uttar Pradesh's potential. The signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture aims to deepen economic and cultural partnerships.

The historical links between India and Japan, such as the consecration of the Todaiji Temple Buddha statue by Indian monk Bodhisena in 752 AD, have laid a strong foundation for this enduring relationship. Today, the partnership is strengthened by a growing Indian community in Japan, with over 40,000 Indians residing there, contributing to various fields. Academic ties are also flourishing, with numerous Indian students and professors in Japan.