India, Feb. 14 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the State will further strengthen cooperation with Japan's Wakayama province in the fields of technology, manufacturing and services, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral ties.

Speaking after a meeting with Wakayama Governor Izumi Miyazaki and a Japanese delegation, Fadnavis said relations between Maharashtra and the prefecture have remained friendly and will be expanded in the coming years through economic and cultural collaboration.

He said Mumbai, as India's financial, commercial and cultural capital, offers strong opportunities for global partnerships. Maharashtra and Wakayama share a 'sister State' relationship, with a cooperation agreement first signed...