<h1>Punjab pitches long-term economic partnership to Japanese investors ahead of 2026 Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit</h1> The Chief Minister of Punjab advocated a strategic economic partnership with Japan across sectors including advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics, food processing, renewable energy, and global services. In a virtual meeting with a high-level Japanese delegation, featuring embassy officials and major corporations, the state positioned the engagement as part of its investment outreach ahead of the Sixth Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit in March 2026. Punjab highlighted its industrial ambitions, existing Japanese investments, and shared values of trust and long-term partnership. The Chief Minister extended a formal invitation to Japanese companies to participate in the summit and explore new investment opportunities aligned with Punjab's industrial transformation goals.