It is with deep gratitude and a renewed sense of responsibility that I step into my second term as President of the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC). I am honored by the trust and confidence that both our members and stakeholders have placed in me for this continued journey. Over the past few years, we’ve made significant strides in fostering deeper connections between India and Japan—culturally, economically, and socially. I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue our mission of strengthening this unique bond.

During my first term, we laid a strong foundation, and I look forward to building on that momentum. My team and I remain committed to enhancing engagement and collaboration between our communities. In particular, we will work on creating more opportunities for youth, entrepreneurs, and innovators, ensuring that IJBC continues to be a neutral, transparent, and forward-looking platform.

This term, we aim to expand our initiatives and further deepen the ties between India and Japan. From business to cultural exchanges, we are poised to take our collaboration to the next level. I am confident that with your continued support, we will achieve our shared vision and open new avenues of cooperation that will benefit not just our two nations, but also the global community.

Thank you once again for the honor of serving you for another term. Together, let’s embrace the exciting road ahead.

Mr. Siddharth Deshmukh
シッダールタ・デシュムク
President, Indo-Japan Business Council

Read his message for the first term here