Guwahati, May 4 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Nukaga Fukushiro and his high-level delegation to the state.

He called the visit a huge milestone for ties between Assam and Japan.

Receiving the Speaker and the delegation at his office in Lok Sewa Bhawan on Saturday evening, Chief Minister Sarma said, "I consider it my honour to welcome the Speaker and his delegation to our beautiful state Assam. This visit is a testament to deepening ties between Assam and Japan. This visit will also encourage Japanese companies to look to Assam and other North Eastern states for enhancing the collaboration."

Speaking in the honour of the Speaker, Chief Minister Sarma sa...