Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- The Government of Odisha and Japan's Tottori Prefectural Government on Wednesday signed a Friendship Agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in economic development, industry, entrepreneurship, skill development, tourism, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

The agreements were signed by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor of Tottori Prefecture Shinji Hirai at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, in Bhubaneswar. Around 80 Japanese delegates representing industries, technical institutions, banking and financial institutions, and trade and commerce attended the event, according to the Chief Minister's Office.

Governor Hirai drew attention during th...