Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry eyes tie-ups with Japanese companies

Companies from Gujarat are eyeing business opportunities with there Japanese counterparts. A high-level delegation of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will, on Saturday, begin its week-long visit to the island country.

A delegation of businesspersons from GCCI, led by senior vice president Jaimin Vasa will be visiting Japanese companies and government officials during the visit. The delegates represent sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering, iron and steel, automobiles and electronics.

"Japan is emerging as a credible business partner for India and Indian companies. Setting up of industrial clusters by companies like Suzuki Motor Corporation and Honda created a strong foundati-on for the growth of bilateral partnerships," said Shapil-esh Patwari, GCCI president.

He said that Japan is emerging strongly as a counterweight to China for Indian companies and there is a symbiotic relationship between the two countries. "Japan has technology and know-how, while we have a young population and huge land mass. Activities of Japan External Trade Organisation and Japanese companies in Gujarat has created a favourable ecosystem to take the partnership at a new level," he said.