New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- A large delegation of more than 200 Indian industrialists and investors visiting Japan is expected to strengthen investment ties and give a major boost to manufacturing and job creation in Uttar Pradesh, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, Goyal said the delegation would include industry representatives, women entrepreneurs and startups and would engage with Japanese industry associations, chambers of commerce, investors and bankers.

"I am delighted that we have such a large delegation of over 200 industrialists and investors coming to visit Uttar Pradesh and invest in Uttar Pradesh. This will give a big boos...