Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a meeting with a delegation led by the Managing Director and India Head of Japan’s Mizuho Bank, Ryo Murao, at the Civil Secretariat here. The discussions focused on strengthening economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for strategic investment in Haryana.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed keen interest in entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Haryana’s Department of Foreign Cooperation. Key areas identified for collaboration included automobile manufacturing, education, financial services and, notably, the semiconductor sector, which is emerging as a critical area of both global and national importance.
The delegation informed the Chief Minister that, impressed by Haryana’s progressive policies and robust Ease of Doing Business ecosystem, Mizuho Bank has shifted its office from Delhi to Gurugram. They sought continued cooperation and support from the State Government to further expand their operations and investment footprint in Haryana.
Assuring full support, the Chief Minister said the State Government is committed to providing a stable, investor-friendly environment backed by transparent governance, modern infrastructure and a skilled workforce. He emphasized that Haryana’s strategic location, policy reforms and proactive administrative approach make it a preferred destination for global investors, particularly in high-technology and knowledge-driven sectors.
On the occasion, Saini also presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Ryo Murao and discussed its timeless philosophy and universal message of duty, ethics and balanced decision-making.
Notably, the Department of Foreign Cooperation is a dedicated department of the Haryana Government responsible for the state’s diplomacy, bilateral and multilateral relations at the international level, and assistance to the Haryanvi diaspora. The department propagates the State Government’s vision of transforming Haryana through a “Go Global” approach.
Advisor to the Chief Minister for the Department of Foreign Cooperation, Sh. Pawan Kumar Choudhary, along with other senior officers, was present at the meeting.