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Assam: Satoshi Suzuki, S Jaishankar visit Japan-funded water supply project in Guwahati

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Guwahati: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with Japanese Ambassador to India Satoshi Suzuki on Monday visited the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded Guwahati water supply project site along the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati. Jaishankar also reviewed the progress of the project that is being funded by Japan.

Speaking at an event here, he said, “Our presence today not only reflects the strong cooperation we have with Japan, but actually underlines how this India-Japan partnership can really make a difference.”

Mentioning that the world has experienced a profound change in the last two decades, the minister stressed on enhancing India’s ability to harness international partnerships for national growth and development.

“While expanding cooperation in South East Asia, East Asia and North Asia in different dimensions, the Modi government actually took this initiative to a much higher level. It includes numerous connectivity projects and activities as well as economic flows and strategic cooperation,” he added.
While speaking on Assam’s crucial role in international partnerships, Jaishankar said: “Assam has long been the bridge between India and the world to our east. The advent of colonialism and the subsequent emergence of nation-states had effectively disrupted seamless connection between eastern India and Assam and the world to our east. For centuries, its natural arteries have facilitated the flow of people, of goods, of ideas, not just to Southeast Asia, but also as far as Korea and Japan.”

He also said a close India-Japan collaboration has always had a central place in India’s national modernisation and development efforts as Japan was the original model for the revival of a nation after colonialism.

Meanwhile, Suzuki had earlier taken to Twitter to announce about his visit to Assam.
“Visited #Guwahati Water Supply project site with @DrSJaishankar. Japan is pleased to support this important project. Clean water will soon flow to the homes in Guwahati #Assam! #JapanIndia #ODA,” he tweeted.

Earlier, in the morning S Jaishankar offered prayers at the Kamakhya Devalaya.

Jaishankar Offers Prayers At Kamakhya Temple In Guwahati

Guwahati: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar offered prayers at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam on Monday during his visit to the poll-bound state.

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, “Began the day with the blessing of Maa Kamakhya at Nilachal hills, Guwahati.”


State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present with him during the visit. (ANI)

 

 

(ANI)

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