India, July 8 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the State is keen to play a greater role in deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with a focus on semiconductors, clean energy and Japanese language training.

In a post on X, Sarma said he met Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, at his official residence in the national Capital, where the envoy hosted him for Cha-no-yu, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

"I am grateful to H.E. Mr Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, for hosting me at his residence in New Delhi for Cha-no-yu, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony," the Chief Minister wrote.

Sarma said the two sides held a 'productive exchange' on emerging areas of coop...