Japan has been a vital partner in India’s growth journey, contributing to infrastructure, technology, and sustainable industrial development. Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a key hub of this collaboration, benefitting from Japanese expertise in manufacturing, logistics, clean energy, and urban planning. From industrial corridors and port modernization to renewable energy and skill partnerships, Japan’s involvement has strengthened the state’s drive toward inclusive and future-ready growth. Both partners share a strong commitment to innovation, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, reflecting a model of balanced development that aligns economic expansion with ecological responsibility. As India and Japan deepen their strategic and economic engagement, how can the synergy between Japan’s technological excellence and Andhra Pradesh’s growth vision redefine the contours of sustainable development for the future?

This is a recording of plenary session 5 themed ‘Focus session: Japan’, at the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025, held on 14 - 15 November 2025 in Andhra Pradesh.