New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India on Friday visited Delhi Metro system and travelled from Central Secretariat to Chawri Bazar.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, in a statement said that Keiichi showed great interest on various operational facilities in Delhi Metro and was accompanied by Vikas Kumar, the Managing Director of DMRC.
“Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, today visited the Delhi Metro system and was accompanied by Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC during his journey on the Metro from Central Secretariat till Chawri Bazaar,” the statement by DMRC said.
HIS EXCELLENCY MR. ONO KEIICHI, AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO INDIA VISITS DELHI METRO
His Excellency Mr. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, today visited the Delhi Metro system and was accompanied by Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC during his journey on the Metro from… pic.twitter.com/MOsRwEFenh
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) December 13, 2024
“During his visit, His Excellency showed keen interest on various operational facilities including dedicated coach in every train for women, CCTV surveillance, driverless trains etc. besides enquiring about ongoing Phase-4 works on various corridors. He praised the DMRC for its excellent work and described the Delhi Metro project as an amazing collaboration between India and Japan. The journey concluded with a visit to Patel Chowk Metro Museum. The Delhi Metro Project is a symbol of Indo-Japanese collaboration and the Government of Japan (Japan International Cooperation Agency) has substantially funded the Delhi Metro Projects from the beginning and is also funding Phase-IV of the project,” the statement added.
Yesterday, the ambassador congratulated Indian chess sensation D Gukesh after he was crowned the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Champion.
Congratulations to India’s 18-year-old @DGukesh, the youngest-ever #chess world champion. https://t.co/BoL5bzqgKg
— ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan (@JapanAmbIndia) December 12, 2024
Earlier on Wednesday, Keiichi attended Rising Rajasthan, Global Investment Summit.
“Spoke about the contributions of Japanese companies to Rajasthan and future prospects at the Japan Session of Rising Rajasthan. Also expressed our gratitude for the support provided by the Rajasthan government to Japanese companies.”
Spoke about the contributions of Japanese companies to Rajasthan and future prospects at the Japan Session of Rising Rajasthan. Also expressed our gratitude for the support provided by the Rajasthan government to Japanese companies. #Rising Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/JuItX0OVRE
— ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan (@JapanAmbIndia) December 11, 2024
Keiichi also met Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma at the event.
Honored to meet Mr. Bhajan Lal Sharma, Honorable Chief Minister of Rajasthan. We had a fruitful discussions on further strengthening economic cooperation between Japan and Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/wCaeTZPgRI
— ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan (@JapanAmbIndia) December 11, 2024
“Honored to meet Mr. Bhajan Lal Sharma, Honorable Chief Minister of Rajasthan. We had a fruitful discussions on further strengthening economic cooperation between Japan and Rajasthan,” Keiichi said in a post on X. (ANI)
