New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his grief over the passing of former Suzuki Motor Corporation President, Chairman, and CEO Osamu Suzuki. Jaishankar highlighted how Suzuki’s management revolutionized auto-making in India and remodeled India-Japan ties.
In a submit on X, EAM Jaishankar stated, “Sad to learn of the passing away of Mr. Osamu Suzuki. His leadership and endeavors not only revolutionized the auto-making in India but also helped transform India-Japan relations. Fondly recall my meetings with him over the years. Condolences to his family and colleagues at Suzuki Motor Corporation.”Earlier within the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally paid his condolences on the demise of Osamu Suzuki.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Osamu Suzuki, a legendary figure in the global automotive industry. His visionary work reshaped global perceptions of mobility. Under his leadership, Suzuki Motor Corporation became a global powerhouse, successfully navigating challenges, and driving innovation and expansion. He had a profound affection for India and his collaboration with Maruti revolutionised the Indian automobile market,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Osamu Suzuki, the previous President, Chairman, and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, handed away on the age of 94 on Wednesday afternoon attributable to malignant lymphoma, the corporate introduced on Friday.
According to Kyodo News, Japan, Suzuki’s management spanned over 4 many years, throughout which he remodeled the Japanese automaker into a worldwide powerhouse, significantly dominating the Indian automotive market.
Osamu Suzuki was a visionary chief whose outstanding contributions formed the worldwide vehicle trade.
In India, his foresight and management had been instrumental within the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in 1981. With his imaginative and prescient, Suzuki performed a pivotal position in realizing the dream of placing India on wheels by offering thousands and thousands of Indian households with reasonably priced, dependable, environment friendly and high-quality autos.
Under his stewardship, the Indian vehicle trade adopted Japanese manufacturing practices, globally acknowledged for teamwork, productiveness and cost-effectiveness. (ANI)