Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Japanese Ambassador Praised for Telugu Speech at Visakhapatnam Summit
A very important person from Japan, who works in India, went to a big meeting in a city called Visakhapatnam.
This meeting was about businesses working together.
Instead of speaking in his own language or a common one like English, he surprised everyone by speaking in Telugu!
People were very happy and clapped a lot because it showed he cared about their culture and language.
He said he was honored to be there and hoped the meeting would help businesses from Japan and India work together even more.
He also mentioned that Japan and the area he was visiting already work together in important areas like making steel and medicine.
His special speech helped build a stronger friendship between Japan and the people who speak Telugu.
Japanese Ambassador to India, ONO Keiichi, addressed the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam entirely in Telugu.
His speech, delivered with a Japanese accent, was met with admiration and applause from the audience.
Ambassador ONO expressed gratitude and highlighted the summit's role in strengthening Japan-India business cooperation.
He noted existing partnerships in sectors like steel, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy.
The ambassador's gesture was seen as a significant cultural bridge and a tribute to the Telugu language and people.
- Who
- Japan's Ambassador to India, ONO Keiichi
- What
- Delivered a speech entirely in Telugu at the CII Partnership Summit
- When
- During the CII Partnership Summit
- Where
- Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To show respect and foster friendship with the Telugu people, and to enhance cooperation between Japan and India.
- Ambassador
- ONO Keiichi
- Event
- CII Partnership Summit
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Language Used
- Telugu
- Focus
- Global Investments, Japan-India Cooperation