Chandigarh, Dec. 11 -- Top Japanese and South Korean companies have evinced interest in exploring opportunities for fresh investment or expanding their existing projects in Punjab, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday after returning from his foreign tour.

Calling the visit a success, Mann said the overwhelming response of these companies during the visit would prove to be a new milestone in Punjab's industrial progress, putting the state on a high-growth trajectory.

He said the delegation, which visited the two East Asian nations to firm up investments and create more employment opportunities, showcased the state as the emerging hub of industry across the globe.

"These companies also assured their participation in the 6th Pr...