Guwahati, Nov 4 (PTI) A special event for fostering greater collaboration and partnerships between Assam and Japan got underway at Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati on Saturday.

The two-day event – Assam Japan Gateway 2023 – is a platform to celebrate the shared values, innovations and opportunities, a release said.

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Organisations from Japan, including JETRO, the Japan Foundation, Tokyo University as well as various private enterprises and individuals, are participating in the programme, it said.

Inaugurating the event, vice-chairman of State Innovation and Transformation Aayog (SITA) Ramen Deka dwelt on the prospect of providing a platform for Assamese and Japanese people for future collaboration, partnerships and economic ties, paving the way for lasting connections and growth.

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Deka also highlighted the opportunities for technical exchange in the tea sector.

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