Guwahati, Feb. 6 -- Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, on Thursday toured a Tata semiconductor assembly and test site at Jagiroad in Assam's Morigaon district, signaling Japan's interest in contributing to the region's growing semiconductor industry.

The visit highlights the potential for integrating Japanese technology and expertise into this sector.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed a strong desire to establish a Japanese industrial town near Guwahati, the state capital, to accelerate industrial growth.

"Japan has long been a major partner of our country," Sarma said on Thursday, "and we are looking to enhance this partnership in Assam as we strive to accelerate our industrial growth."

He made the remarks...