Guwahati, Feb 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held talks with Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii, focusing on policy support, improved connectivity, and developing a robust semiconductor ecosystem around the Tata OSAT facility in Jagiroad.”

I am deeply grateful to H.E. Iwao Horii @iwaonarajp, Hon’ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, for his visit to Assam,” Sarma posted on X on Friday. He noted that the minister’s trip to Guwahati, shortly after Japan’s new government took office, underscores Assam’s rising role in the India-Japan strategic partnership.

Horii expressed keen interest from Japanese firms in fostering a vibrant semiconductor hub near the Tata plant, alongside skilling opportunities for Assamese youth in cutting-edge technologies and Japanese language.

Japan’s Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, accompanied the minister. The Chief Minister’s Office highlighted discussions on leveraging Act East Policy benefits to make Assam a prime investment destination.