The agreement aims to promote business partnerships, startup exchanges, and overseas employment opportunities for the youth of Odisha.
Odisha and Japan's Tottori Prefecture signed a Friendship Agreement in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation in investment, entrepreneurship, skill development, tourism, and cultural exchanges, according to Business Standard.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Tottori Governor Shinji Hirai. It seeks to promote business linkages and create overseas employment opportunities for the state's youth.
Two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were also exchanged. One between Startup Odisha and Tottori Prefecture will facilitate startup exchanges and investor connections, while another involving the World Skill Center (WSC), Tottori Prefecture, and Nihon Edutech focuses on human resource development and Japanese-language training.
Chief Minister Majhi described the agreement as an important milestone to extend the India-Japan relationship to the sub-national level. He invited the Tottori business community to explore Odisha's MSME sector, startups, and industrial clusters.
Governor Hirai expressed commitment to building a lasting partnership through economic cooperation and closer engagement between businesses and people. He noted that collaborations could expand in fields including technology, health care, academics, and tourism.
An 80-member Japanese delegation is currently on a three-day visit to the state. The delegation includes representatives from industry, technical institutions, banking, and trade sectors.
