NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addressed the Indian community in Tokyo, Japan, today and appreciated the contribution of the Indian diaspora in strengthening India-Japan ties.
He described the nearly 60,000-strong Indian community in Japan as “Brand Ambassadors of India”, noting that their conduct, professionalism and contribution across different fields serve as an important introduction to India among the Japanese people.
Minister Goyal said that the energy, enthusiasm and confidence witnessed during his visit to Japan reflected the growing strength of India-Japan relations. He expressed gratitude to the Indian community for “opening the doors of Japan” for India and for building goodwill through their work and engagement with Japanese society.
He noted that more than 200 representatives from Indian industry and business were part of the delegation accompanying him during his visit to Japan. Describing it as the largest business delegation he had led to Japan, he said the strong participation reflected substantial interest on both sides in expanding business-to-business engagement and investment opportunities.
The Minister highlighted the transformation in India’s global standing over the past decade. He said that India’s growth, the country’s rising global profile and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have contributed to greater confidence and respect for India and its citizens across the world.
He said that India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 is founded on self-reliance, self-respect and self-confidence.
The Minister emphasised that this transformation is a collective commitment of 140 crore Indians, including the Indian diaspora across the world.
Highlighting India’s demographic advantage, Minister Goyal said that India’s young population, with an average age of around 29 years, represents a significant strength.
He noted that India’s hardworking, aspirational and technology-savvy youth are increasingly creating opportunities rather than merely seeking employment.
The Minister underlined the growing attractiveness of India as an investment and business destination.
He said that India’s expanding economy, young population, startups, technological capabilities and entrepreneurial ecosystem are creating significant opportunities for global businesses and investors.
Minister Goyal also highlighted India’s expanding network of trade agreements. He said that India has made significant progress in concluding trade agreements with several countries in recent years, reflecting the growing confidence of global partners in the Indian economy and its future potential.
The Minister said that discussions with Japanese companies, including those working in advanced technologies, semiconductors and artificial intelligence, demonstrated the growing interest in India. He noted that Japanese businesses are keen to expand their engagement with India and are looking at opportunities across emerging and high-technology sectors.
The Union Commerce Minister also highlighted the opportunities for Indian professionals in Japan.
He said that there is significant demand for skilled workers across sectors, including caregivers, nurses, welders, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, drivers, engineers, artificial intelligence professionals, chartered accountants and seafarers.
He encouraged members of the Indian community to understand local requirements, learn the Japanese language and culture, and contribute to strengthening people-to-people and economic ties between the two countries.
