Make in India with Japan Gains Momentum as 3rd Bilateral Summit
The Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) concluded the 3rd edition of the India–Japan Business Summit (IJBS), bringing together business leaders, government delegates and knowledge experts from both countries.
The Summit was held under the theme ‘Make in India with Japan, for the Globe’ and focused strongly on strengthening cooperation in manufacturing, technology development and MSME-led industrial growth.
While events of this scale often risk becoming symbolic, this edition centred its discussions on actionable collaboration, particularly around joint ventures, technology transfer and expanding access to global markets via India and Japan.
Dr. K G Suresh, Co-Chairperson – BCIC Japan Initiatives, who joined virtually said, "Our engagement with Japan has not been a one-off gesture, but a series of meaningful collaborative steps. Through seminars with Yukoma India Center, coordinated business visits and renewed partnerships such as our MoU with Osaka City, we have focused on action more than announcements. Recent interactions including meetings with the Mayor of Nagoya and industry delegations have aimed at strengthening city-to-city and business-to-business cooperation.”
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“As we prepare to welcome Saitama City early next year, we remain committed to expanding these partnerships with sincerity and shared purpose. I deeply appreciate the guidance and participation of our partners from Shinkin Chobank, the Consulate General and all colleagues who continue to work with dedication to bring India and Japan closer in practical and impactful ways," adds Dr. K G Suresh.
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H E Nakane Tsutomu, Consul General of Japan in Bangalore says, “Japan and India share a deep and mutually beneficial partnership across politics, diplomacy, security and economic cooperation. Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Japan reaffirmed Japan’s role as a trusted partner in India’s growth, resulting in key initiatives, including a target of 10 trillion yen in private investment and the Japan-India Human Resource Exchange Initiative."
"Karnataka, with its thriving IT and manufacturing sectors, continues to attract leading Japanese companies, now expanding even into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. I appreciate BCIC’s efforts in strengthening these ties through meaningful engagements and delegations. I hope our collaboration continues to create practical, impactful outcomes that benefit both nations," adds H E Nakane.
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Tomohiro Kaneko, Executive Vice President, SMRJ says, "SMEs are the backbone of Japan's economy and we assist them in growth, market expansion and adapting to change. With Japan’s aging population, companies are increasingly looking to India, especially the Bangalore region, as a key partner for international collaboration. To support this, SMRJ and BCIC signed an MOU to facilitate business matching and partnerships. Through CEO Business Meetings and the JGTEC platform, many Japanese and Indian companies have already formed promising business ties. We will continue strengthening cooperation with BCIC and JETRO."