UP Opens New Doors for Japanese Investment
New Delhi,19 August, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shri Suresh Khanna said that the India-Japan strategic partnership is gaining fresh momentum, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as a major destination for Japanese investment and long-term industrial collaboration.
Speaking at the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, Khanna said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has strengthened its position as an investment-friendly state through improved law and order, modern infrastructure and progressive policies.
He said Japan’s role in Uttar Pradesh’s growth story is extending beyond investment, with the country increasingly emerging as a long-term strategic partner in the state’s economic and industrial development.
Khanna welcomed the Japanese delegation led by Kotaro Nagasaki, Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, and said the strong participation of Japanese industry reflected growing confidence in Uttar Pradesh’s investment potential.
Highlighting the state’s key strengths, the minister cited better law and order, improved connectivity, a large consumer market, skilled manpower, policy-driven governance and rapidly expanding infrastructure. He also highlighted the role of Nivesh Mitra in simplifying approvals and facilitating the implementation of investment proposals.
Khanna said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent visit to Japan has further strengthened industrial and institutional ties and opened new avenues for collaboration.
He identified green hydrogen, automobiles, advanced manufacturing, technology, innovation and healthcare as key sectors offering significant opportunities for Japanese companies.
The minister said Uttar Pradesh views Japan not merely as a source of investment but as a trusted partner in sustainable and long-term development, with cooperation extending to technology, innovation and industrial collaboration.
Expressing confidence in the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, Khanna said the event would further deepen economic, industrial and institutional ties between Uttar Pradesh and Japan and give fresh momentum to the partnership.
