The Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday met with the CEO and President of Rapidus Corporation Atsuyoshi Koike to discuss Indo-Japanese cooperation in the design and manufacture of semiconductors. The meeting was attended by members of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.Minister Vaishnaw posted a message on his official Twitter handle that read, “Met Mr Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO and President of Rapidus Corporation and a team from the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry, Govt of Japan. Discussed on furthering Indo-Japan cooperation in semiconductor design and manufacturing.”Met Mr Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO and President of Rapidus Corporation and a team from the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry, Govt of Japan. Discussed on furthering Indo-Japan cooperation in semiconductor design and manufacturing. pic.twitter.com/lL1bh65v45— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) July 12, 2023Rapidus Corporation is a semiconductor manufacturer from Japan, which was established in 2022 with the support of eight leading companies including Sony and Toyota.Semiconductor cooperation meeting follows Modis meeting with former Japan PMThe meeting between the Railway Minister and the Rapidus CEO came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japans former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Japan-India Association (JIA) Yoshihide Suga.Former Japanese Prime Minister HE Mr Yoshihide Suga met Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and agreed to cooperate in building business engagement and further expanding people-to-people exchanges. pic.twitter.com/wDfVoIpTsf— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) July 7, 2023In the meeting, Modi and Suga discussed several bilateral partnership aspects such as parliamentary exchanges, investment opportunities, and economic ties.“Glad to receive Mr. @sugawitter, Chairman JIA and former PM of Japan, along with the Ganesha group of Japanese Parliamentarians and @keidanren CEOs. Had an engaging discussion on deepening our Special Strategic and Global Partnership in different areas, including parliamentary exchanges, investment and economic ties, P2P links, tourism and skill development,” PM Modi tweeted.The meeting between PM Modi and Suga was attended by a delegation of more than 100 people including government officials, members of the “Ganesha no Kai” group of Parliamentarians who worship Lord Ganesha, and the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation).
