Gandhinagar, July 11 -- Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, accompanied by Japan's Minister of Economic and Development Affairs, Koyoko Hokugo, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday.

As per an official statement by the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during his three-day visit to Gujarat, which included Dholera SIR and meetings with 150 top industrialists in Ahmedabad, the Ambassador highlighted Japan's intent to deepen ties with the state. He also appreciated the State Government's support to over 350 Japanese companies operating in the state.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that Gujarat is like a second home for Japan, offering a supportive environment with Japane...