Yamanashi (Japan), February 26 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude to the Japanese government and the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for their role in strengthening India-Japan ties and advancing clean energy collaboration.
Speaking in Yamanashi, the Chief Minister said he was delighted that the Japanese government and the Governor were playing a significant role in deepening relations between India and Japan and furthering the vision of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
‘I am very delighted that the Japanese government and the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture are playing a significant role in strengthening the relationship between Japan and India, and in advancing the efforts made by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Narendra Modi,’ he said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted collaboration in green hydrogen and academic excellence. Referring to an initiative proposed during the Governor’s visit to Uttar Pradesh, he said the state has launched a major programme to develop Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur as a Centre of Excellence.
‘Following the initiative initiated by the Governor during his visit to Uttar Pradesh, we have launched a major programme to develop IIT Kanpur as a Centre of Excellence. I am confident that this green hydrogen technology can play a major role in advancing Prime Minister Modi’s mission to achieve Uttar Pradesh’s energy self-sufficiency,’ he said.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister visited the Komekurayama Hydrogen Facility in Yamanashi, where he observed the advanced Power-to-Gas system and explored green hydrogen and clean energy technologies.
In a post on X, he wrote, ‘Visited the Yamanashi Hydrogen Facility in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, and witnessed the advanced Power-to-Gas system in operation. Appreciated the pioneering work being undertaken in green hydrogen and clean energy technologies. Yamanashi’s innovative approach offers valuable insights for accelerating sustainable energy transition and clean mobility solutions. Uttar Pradesh is firmly committed to advancing green hydrogen, sustainable energy solutions and a future driven by innovation, self-reliance and environmental responsibility.’
The facility is a collaborative effort between Yamanashi Prefecture and ten corporate partners, including Suntory Holdings, Toray Industries and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings. The project aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2026 and expand the use of green hydrogen in the region.
On the second day of his visit, the Chief Minister also interacted with students at a public school in Yamanashi.
On Wednesday, he met Komori Takuo, Parliamentary Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan. They held discussions on strengthening Uttar Pradesh-Japan economic cooperation, enhancing trade and promoting greater Japanese investment in key sectors.
The Chief Minister highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s investor-friendly policies, infrastructure development, improved law and order and expanding opportunities in manufacturing, MSMEs, electronics, logistics and emerging industries, and invited greater participation of Japanese companies. Takuo expressed interest in expanding Japanese industry engagement with the state and appreciated its approach towards investment facilitation.
(ANI)