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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Welcomes Japan's PM Abe in Mumbai to Bolster Bilateral Ties
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🗓 11 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hosted Japanese Prime Minister Akie Abe in Mumbai, aiming to deepen economic and cultural ties between the two regions.
Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, hosted Japanese Prime Minister Akie Abe during a visit to Mumbai.
The meeting was focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with both leaders discussing ways to enhance cooperation in trade, technology and tourism.
Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra’s growing importance as a gateway for Indian businesses looking to expand into Japan and expressed a desire to increase joint ventures and investment.
The visit underscores the state’s commitment to playing a key role in India‑Japan relations and signals a continued push for closer ties between the two regions.
The meeting was focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with both leaders discussing ways to enhance cooperation in trade, technology and tourism.
Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra’s growing importance as a gateway for Indian businesses looking to expand into Japan and expressed a desire to increase joint ventures and investment.
The visit underscores the state’s commitment to playing a key role in India‑Japan relations and signals a continued push for closer ties between the two regions.