{"id":137939,"date":"2025-05-04T13:34:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T08:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=137939"},"modified":"2025-05-04T14:33:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T09:03:06","slug":"strengthening-ties-japanese-delegation-led-by-nukaga-fukushiro-visits-assam-to-foster-economic-and-cultural-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.com\/?p=137939","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Ties: Japanese Delegation Led by Nukaga Fukushiro Visits Assam to Foster Economic and Cultural Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\"><\/h1>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-137216\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Logo-Smal-1.jpg?resize=173%2C48&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6215b345 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">A<\/span> high-profile <a href=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.com\/?p=9496\">Japanese delegation<\/a>, led by Nukaga Fukushiro, Speaker of the House of Representatives, arrived in Guwahati on the evening of May 3 for a three-day visit to Assam. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote collaboration between Japanese firms and the local economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content alignfull wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_137941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137941\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Japanese Delegation Led by Nukaga Fukushiro Visits Assam to Foster Economic and Cultural Collaboration\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Japanese Delegation Led by Nukaga Fukushiro Visits Assam to Foster Economic and Cultural Collaboration\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201791_1264889398334091_7205732254921537818_n.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Japanese Delegation Led by Nukaga Fukushiro Visits Assam to Foster Economic and Cultural Collaboration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At a warm welcome, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his enthusiasm, stating that this visit could spark increased interest from Japanese companies in Assam and the wider Northeast region. Sarma underscored the significance of this delegation in deepening the strategic partnership between Assam and Japan, especially in light of his government\u2019s Advantage Assam 2.0 initiative, which seeks to enhance the business ecosystem in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137942\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6816d72bd42e7-japanese-delegation-arrives-in-guwahati-visit-to-boost-collaboration-with-assam-04553.jpeg?resize=1116%2C627&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1116\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6816d72bd42e7-japanese-delegation-arrives-in-guwahati-visit-to-boost-collaboration-with-assam-04553.jpeg?w=1116&amp;ssl=1 1116w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6816d72bd42e7-japanese-delegation-arrives-in-guwahati-visit-to-boost-collaboration-with-assam-04553.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6816d72bd42e7-japanese-delegation-arrives-in-guwahati-visit-to-boost-collaboration-with-assam-04553.jpeg?resize=1024%2C575&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6816d72bd42e7-japanese-delegation-arrives-in-guwahati-visit-to-boost-collaboration-with-assam-04553.jpeg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6816d72bd42e7-japanese-delegation-arrives-in-guwahati-visit-to-boost-collaboration-with-assam-04553.jpeg?resize=750%2C421&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upon their arrival, the delegation was greeted at the airport by Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, along with Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Nandita Gorlosa and senior officials from the state administration. The Chief Minister\u2019s Office (CMO) shared on social media, \u201cH.E. Nukaga Fukushiro, Hon\u2019ble Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, arrived in Assam today leading a high-level delegation for a three-day visit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">During their meeting at the Chief Minister\u2019s office, Sarma highlighted his recent trip to Japan where he discussed employment opportunities for Assam\u2019s youth. He proposed the initiation of a Japanese Language and Testing Centre at the ASEAN One Technical Centre in Amingaon, aimed at preparing local youth for job prospects in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Chief Secretary Ravi Kota accompanied the discussions with a detailed presentation showcasing Assam\u2019s business landscape. He emphasized the plethora of opportunities spanning various sectors such as tourism, health, and skill development, underlining the potential for fruitful collaborations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Japanese delegation was treated to a cultural programme in their honor, which was also attended by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The 45-member team is set to visit key sites including the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, and the Tata Semiconductor and Testing Facility at Jagiroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137943\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495082816_1264888998334131_8748413081995231805_n.jpg?resize=1280%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495082816_1264888998334131_8748413081995231805_n.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495082816_1264888998334131_8748413081995231805_n.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495082816_1264888998334131_8748413081995231805_n.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495082816_1264888998334131_8748413081995231805_n.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495082816_1264888998334131_8748413081995231805_n.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assamtimespost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495082816_1264888998334131_8748413081995231805_n.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before concluding their visit on Monday, the delegation plans to inspect several ongoing projects funded by Japanese aid, highlighting the practical implications of their diplomatic engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Chief Minister Sarma\u2019s previous visit to Japan in January laid the groundwork for this delegation, reinforcing his commitment to fostering robust ties between Assam and Japan. As mutual interests align, this visit signifies a pivotal opportunity for not just economic growth but also cultural exchange, ultimately aiming to benefit both nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This ongoing dialogue reflects Assam\u2019s proactive approach in attracting foreign investment, underscoring a vision of collaborative progress and mutual growth that resonates throughout the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A high-profile Japanese delegation, led by Nukaga Fukushiro, Speaker of the House of Representatives, arrived in Guwahati on the evening of May 3 for a three-day visit to Assam. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote collaboration between Japanese firms and the local economy. At a warm welcome, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":137940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","jnews_video_option_group":[[]],"override":[{"template":"1","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"bottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"2","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-715","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"News Desk :"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[200],"tags":[43870,44897,44896,59,44898,37719,44905,34459,44899,7456,44894,44904,44900,44889,720,354,44901,8033,44903,44893,44886,44890,44895,31803,44906,44892,44887,19655,44888,44891,44902,32247],"class_list":["post-137939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-assam","tag-advantage-assam-2-0","tag-amingaon","tag-asean-one-technical-centre","tag-assam","tag-assam-business-landscape","tag-bilateral-ties","tag-collaborative-progress","tag-cultural-exchange","tag-cultural-programme","tag-economic-growth","tag-employment-opportunities","tag-foreign-investment","tag-governor-lakshman-prasad-acharya","tag-guwahati-visit","tag-health","tag-himanta-biswa-sarma","tag-indian-institute-of-technology-guwahati","tag-jagiroad","tag-japanese-aid-projects","tag-japanese-companies","tag-japanese-delegation","tag-japanese-firms","tag-japanese-language-and-testing-centre","tag-local-economy","tag-mutual-growth","tag-northeast-region","tag-nukaga-fukushiro","tag-skill-development","tag-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives","tag-strategic-partnership","tag-tata-semiconductor-testing-facility","tag-tourism"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":157557,"url":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.com\/?p=157557","url_meta":{"origin":137939,"position":0},"title":"Assam Protests Over Price Rise: AASU Asks, Govt with People or Elite?","author":"ASSAM TIMES POST","date":"August 27, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The All Assam Students\u2019 Union (AASU) staged protests across Assam on Thursday, accusing the state government of failing to protect households from a sharp rise in the prices of essential commodities and vowing sustained agitation until costs fall. 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