Tokyo, Jan. 29 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav continued his diplomatic engagements in Japan, meeting key officials and business leaders to strengthen ties and attract investment to the state.

Among his engagements, he chaired a meeting with Hisashi Matsumoto, Parliamentary Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), where the discussion centered on the Indo-Pacific region and India's pivotal role within it.

Hisashi Matsumoto acknowledged India's importance, stating, "India is one of the important partners to realise a free and open Indo-Pacific concept. I would like to work to (use our strengths) and strengthen Indo-Japan relations." Reflecting on Madhya Pradesh's profile, Matsumoto remarked, "I just heard that the ...