Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 26 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday took a swipe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his ongoing go to to Japan, mocking his report of renaming locations within the State.
Addressing reporters in Kanpur, the Samajwadi Party chief quipped that he hoped the ‘name-changing’ CM wouldn’t return after renaming Japan to Adityapur or Adityapuram. ‘Someone has gone to Japan and is signing MoUs. Japan is also referred to as Nippon. I hope the individuals of Japan don’t get nervous {that a} ‘name-changing’ Chief Minister has arrived. I hope he would not come again after renaming Japan to Adityapur or Adityapuram,’ Yadav stated.
Yogi Adityanath is on a two-day official go to to Japan from February 25-26 after concluding his Singapore go to.
On Wednesday, CM Yogi held talks with Nishimura Yasutoshi, Former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Tokyo. Yogi’s and Nishimura’s talks targeted on strengthening Uttar Pradesh-Japan cooperation throughout the broader framework of India-Japan relations.
In a submit on X, Adityanath stated the discussions centred on institutional engagement, financial collaboration, and enhancing people-to-people exchanges. He highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s speedy financial progress, progressive industrial insurance policies, and its efforts to create a conducive ecosystem for world traders. Nishimura appreciated the transformation underway within the state and expressed dedication to advancing UP-Japan ties.
Nishimura additionally famous that Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture are collaborating on inexperienced hydrogen initiatives, with Governor Koji Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture current throughout discussions. He stated the regional change might function a mannequin for deeper Japan-India cooperation.
Earlier within the day, CM Yogi met Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to debate strengthening cooperation throughout numerous sectors. The Indian Embassy in Tokyo stated the talks have been held throughout the framework of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, geared toward enhancing bilateral ties and advancing the Next Generation State-Prefecture Partnership.
During his two-day go to to Japan, the Uttar Pradesh CM is anticipated to take part in key conferences and interactions geared toward strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring funding alternatives for the state. (ANI)