Raipur, March 9 -- Japan Embassy's Minister for Political Affairs, Abe Noriaki, paid a courtesy call on Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Chief Minister's office in Vidhan Sabha premises on Monday.

During the meeting, the two leaders held meaningful discussions on the prospects of industrial investment, economic cooperation and development opportunities in the state.

Chief Minister Sai extended a warm welcome to Abe Noriaki by presenting him with a traditional shawl and a statue of Lord Shri Ram.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Sai also referred to his visit to Japan and briefed the Japanese diplomat about the state government's new industrial policy, investment-friendly initiatives and the wide range of opportunities a...