Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Shinji Hirai signed agreements in Bhubaneswar to enhance industrial, skill, and tourism cooperation.
The Government of Odisha and Japan's Tottori Prefectural Government signed a Friendship Agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, according to ANI. The pact aims to improve collaboration in areas such as economic growth, tourism, culture, and professional exchanges.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Tottori Governor Shinji Hirai signed the documents at the State Convention Centre. The event was attended by approximately 80 Japanese delegates representing sectors including banking, trade, and technical institutions.
Chief Minister Majhi described the agreement as a milestone to connect the communities and institutions of both regions. He invited Japanese businesses to invest in Odisha's industrial clusters, startups, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Two specific MoUs were also exchanged. One between Startup Odisha and the Director of Industries, Tottori Prefecture, focuses on business matchmaking and mentoring. The second, between the World Skill Centre and Tottori Prefecture involving Nihon Edutech, targets vocational training in manufacturing and nursing care to create employment pathways in Japan.
Minister for Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Sampad Chandra Swain stated the partnership would advance technology exchange and investment linkages. Minister for MSMEs Gokula Nanda Mallik noted the potential for joint product development and market access for Odisha's enterprises.
