Tottori Governor to lead Japanese delegation to Odisha in November
The three-day visit aims to strengthen ties through agreements on economic exchange, tourism, culture, and skill development.
A high-level delegation from Japan’s Tottori Prefecture, led by Governor Shinji Hirai, will visit Odisha from November 10 to 12, according to Odisha Bytes.
Odisha Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education minister Sampad Chandra Swain said the visit seeks to find new ways to work together regarding trade, industry, innovation, and youth exchange.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will meet Governor Hirai for a bilateral discussion. This will be followed by an official programme at the State Convention Centre to sign a Friendship and Cooperation Agreement between the state and Tottori Prefecture.
The agreement will establish a framework for collaboration in areas such as the environment, culture, tourism, and personnel exchange. On the first day, Startup Odisha will host a business interaction at O-Hub in Bhubaneswar.
The delegation will also visit the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar. Two institutional Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be exchanged between Startup Odisha and the Director of Industries, Tottori Prefecture, and between the World Skill Center and Tottori.
On the second day, the delegation will visit the Indo-Nissin manufacturing facility in Khordha. The visit will conclude on the final day with a trip to the Konark Sun Temple.