A high-level Punjab government delegation led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will embark on an international outreach mission to Japan and South Korea in the first week of December, as part of its global engagement efforts ahead of the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit, scheduled for 13–15 March 2026 at the ISB Mohali campus.
The delegation, led by the Chief Minister and accompanied by Minister for Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and NRI Affairs Sanjeev Arora, along with Senior State Government Officials and Invest Punjab team, will visit Tokyo on 2–3 December, Osaka on 4–5 December, and Seoul on 8–9 December to strengthen economic partnerships, interact with global companies.
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According to an official statement, during the visit, the state will showcase Punjab’s position as North India’s preferred investment destination, highlighting its strategic location, seamless connectivity to NCR and major ports, strong industrial clusters, uninterrupted quality power supply, skilled workforce, and progressive policy ecosystem.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that this vision is simple and clear to make Punjab a preferred destination for global industry by offering stability in policy, speed in decision-making, and a governance system that respects the time and trust of investors.
He said that Punjab’s approach is based on partnership and working closely with industry, by understanding their needs and ensuring that the government becomes an enabler of growth. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab strengthens its infrastructure, expands its industrial capacity and opens new avenues for investment.
The Chief Minister said that partnership between government and industry is key to success and the state government firmly believes that industrial growth can only be achieved when we work as equal partners. He said that this principle guides our New Industrial Policy introduced in 2022, which was shaped in consultation with industry leaders and stakeholders, ensuring that it caters to their needs and aspirations.
Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora noted that “this is an important step to forge new economic relationships, strengthen aftercare for existing foreign industry and further brand Punjab as an investment destination and region of international trade.”
By undertaking this visit, the Government of Punjab seeks to broaden industrial partnerships, explore new avenues for joint ventures, technology transfer and research-driven collaboration, and encourage global industry leaders to participate in the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 as partner countries, exhibitors and knowledge contributors.
AloJapan.com