By Ambassador Sibi George
Minister Giriraj Singh Explores Japanese Investment Potential In Textiles Sector During Tokyo Visit
New Delhi, Jul 16 (KNN) Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh commenced his official visit to Tokyo, Japan on July 14, 2025, beginning with a ceremonial floral tribute at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Minister's first official engagement took place at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, where he participated in a comprehensive briefing session chaired by Ambassador Sibi George.
The discussion centred on current India-Japan relations and identified potential opportunities for collaboration within the textile sector.
Singh subsequently held a strategic meeting with Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO, Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., one of the world's largest apparel retail companies.
The talks focused on potential expansion of Fast Retailing's sourcing, manufacturing, and retail operations in India.
The Minister also engaged with the leadership team of Stylem Co. Ltd, a prominent