Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Telangana and Japan Seek Stronger Ties Across Key Sectors
Telangana and Japan are looking for more ways to work together.
Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar said they could cooperate in technology, medicines, biotechnology and manufacturing.
He also said exchanges between their elected assemblies could bring them closer.
These comments were made at a Japanese festival in Hyderabad.
Thousands of people visited the event to see Japanese culture, food, arts and technology.
Minister Vivek Venkataswamy encouraged Japanese companies to invest in Telangana.
He said the state wants to help young people gain skills for jobs in other countries, including Japan.
He also said 169 Japanese companies already operate in Telangana.
Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar said the state and Japan could expand cooperation in IT, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.
Kumar said discussions with representatives from Hiroshima covered areas of mutual cooperation and that legislative exchanges could strengthen ties.
The Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026 was held at Cyber Gardens in HITEC City and attracted thousands of visitors.
Minister Vivek Venkataswamy urged Japanese companies to consider investing in Telangana and said the government supports skills for international employment.
Venkataswamy said 169 Japanese companies operate in Telangana, with further collaboration possible in IT, automobiles, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.
- Who
- Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Minister Vivek Venkataswamy and Japanese representatives.
- What
- Officials discussed stronger Telangana-Japan cooperation, while the Hyderabad Japan Festival showcased Japanese culture and opportunities.
- When
- Sunday; the event was the Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026.
- Where
- Cyber Gardens in HITEC City, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Officials identified potential for closer cooperation, investment and employment opportunities across several sectors.
- Event
- Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026
- Venue
- Cyber Gardens, HITEC City, Hyderabad
- Attendance
- Thousands of visitors
- Japanese companies in Telangana
- 169, according to Minister Vivek Venkataswamy
- Potential cooperation sectors
- IT, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, automobiles, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing
- Festival organiser
- Nara Japan Hub