Japan’s Ambassador Ono Kicchi surprised everyone by starting his speech entirely in Telugu. He addressed the audience at the CII partnership summit, emphasizing the growing trade relations between Japan and Andhra Pradesh. His confident Telugu impressed both Indian and foreign attendees.

During his speech, the ambassador expressed gratitude for the invitation and mentioned, “I feel honored to speak at this event. I am happy to witness increased cooperation between Japanese and Indian companies.” He also shared his admiration for Telugu on Twitter, marking it as his first public speech in the language.

The ambassador further highlighted ongoing collaborations in steel, pharma, renewable energy, and infrastructure. He noted that this summit would strengthen Japan-Andhra Pradesh trade ties and enhance bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors. Both governments hope to continue promoting business opportunities through such partnerships.

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