Envoys of Japan, U.K. in Chennai call on Vijay
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met with Japanese and British diplomats in Chennai to discuss bilateral relations. The meetings occurred ahead of the Chief Minister's upcoming official visit to the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
These diplomatic engagements signal the state government's efforts to strengthen international ties and attract foreign investment ahead of the Chief Minister's first foreign trip.
Takahashi Muneo, Consul-General, Consulate General of Japan in Chennai on Wednesday called on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat. Mr. Muneo held discussions with the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay with Sutapa Choudhury (left), British Deputy High Commissioner, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, at the Secretariat in Chennai on Wednesday. Kripa Ramachandran, Political Adviser at British High Commission in India, is seen. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Later, British Deputy High Commissioner (in-charge), Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, Sutapa Choudhury, and Kripa Ramachandran, Political Adviser at British High Commission in India, met the Chief Minister and held discussions with him.
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