TFP Bureau, Raipur, August 21, 2025: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today departed for Japan and South Korea, leading a high-level delegation from Chhattisgarh on an international visit aimed at enhancing the state’s global visibility and investment prospects. The delegation is traveling on the invitation of the Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Government of India, to participate in the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
The visit, spanning from August 22 to August 29, includes investor meetings, cultural exchanges, and industrial roundtables across Tokyo, Osaka, and Seoul. Officials noted that the mission underscores Chhattisgarh’s ambition to position itself as a hub of innovation, industrial growth, and sustainable development on the global stage.
Focus on Osaka World Expo 2025
The centerpiece of the visit will be Chhattisgarh’s participation in the World Expo 2025 at Osaka on August 25–26. The state has set up its own dedicated pavilion within the Bharat Pavilion, showcasing its rich tribal heritage, cultural diversity, renewable energy initiatives, industrial strengths, and future-ready sectors such as IT, electronics, and green technologies.
The Expo is expected to draw participants from over 150 countries, offering Chhattisgarh a unique opportunity to engage with global investors, policymakers, and innovators. Special sessions are planned to highlight opportunities in sectors like renewable energy, mining, manufacturing, IT services, and agro-based industries.
Pre-Expo Engagements in Tokyo
Before arriving in Osaka, the delegation will spend three days (August 22–24) in Tokyo for a series of investor connect programs. Meetings with Japanese business leaders, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and technology companies have been scheduled. The objective is to explore joint ventures, technology transfer, and investment opportunities in Chhattisgarh’s industrial corridors.
Officials accompanying the Chief Minister said that Japan’s expertise in advanced technology and sustainable industries aligns with Chhattisgarh’s focus areas, making it an ideal partner for future collaborations.
Strategic Engagements in South Korea
Following the Expo, the delegation will visit Seoul from August 27–29. The itinerary includes sector-focused discussions, B2B meetings, and roundtables with Korean conglomerates in fields such as electronics, steel, automobiles, and renewable energy. Engagements are also planned with Korean trade bodies to strengthen ties and identify long-term investment prospects.
The Seoul leg of the tour is expected to be particularly significant for Chhattisgarh’s emerging industries, given South Korea’s reputation for technological innovation and industrial growth.
Pavilion Reflects State’s Growth Story
Chhattisgarh’s pavilion at the Bharat Pavilion has been carefully designed to reflect the state’s journey from a resource-based economy to a modern industrial hub. Alongside its traditional arts, crafts, and cultural displays, the pavilion will highlight cutting-edge initiatives in renewable energy, IT services, industrial parks, and sustainable development projects.
The exhibition aims to position Chhattisgarh as a state that balances cultural identity with global aspirations, providing visitors a holistic view of its growth story.
Strengthening Global Partnerships
Speaking before departure, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the importance of such international visits in expanding the state’s horizons. “Chhattisgarh’s participation in the World Expo 2025 is not just an opportunity to showcase our strengths but also to build bridges of cooperation. Japan and South Korea are leaders in innovation and industrial growth, and our engagement with them will help attract investments, create jobs, and open new avenues of knowledge exchange,” he said.
He added that Chhattisgarh is committed to aligning with India’s broader trade and investment outreach strategy, ensuring that the state becomes an active partner in the nation’s global growth story.
A Step Toward Global Recognition
Officials noted that the visit is expected to yield tangible outcomes in the form of investment commitments, technology partnerships, and new industrial tie-ups. More importantly, it is seen as a strategic move to put Chhattisgarh on the world map as a state with immense potential in both traditional and emerging sectors.
The presence of the Chief Minister at the Expo and his engagements in Tokyo and Seoul highlight Chhattisgarh’s vision of becoming a key player in global trade, sustainable development, and cultural exchange.
