Japanese ambassador calls on Kejriwal

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 30 2016 | 7:22 PM IST
Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu today called on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and discussed several projects, including the AAP government's ambitious elevated bus corridors plan to ease traffic congestion in the city.
Apart from that, transportation, water, sewage system, earthquake-resistant buildings and other developmental projects were also discussed during the meeting.
The meeting was also attended by PWD Minister Satyendar Jain and Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC) Vice Chairman Ashish Khetan.
"The main project discussed during the meeting was the Delhi government's project of dedicated elevated bus corridors in the city to ease out traffic congestion.
"The Chief Minister told the visiting Japanese Ambassador that a delegation of the government will visit him for further discussions and look into more areas of cooperation," said a senior government official.
The official said Kejriwal also told the Ambassador that the Delhi government will like to solve any problem being faced by Japanese nationals residing in the national capital.
The DDC Vice Chairman said the delegation would make a presentation on the projects of the Delhi government and outline the vision of the Delhi government when it visits Japan.
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First Published: May 30 2016 | 7:22 PM IST

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