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PM Modi Kerala Visit LIVE Updates: Eyes on PM's Thiruvananthapuram Visit as He's Set to Reveal Names of Ganganyaan Astronaut

PM Modi Kerala Visit LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate three major technical facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Kerala on Tuesday (February 27). He will also review the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. The Prime Minister will also reveal the names of the final four astronauts who are being trained for the Ganganyaan mission. PM Modi will give the ‘astronaut wing’ to these pilots at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. ISRO will pick two to three astronauts among them for the mission. Further, Modi will also inaugurate a Trisonic Wind Tunnel at the VSSC, a Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility at the ISRO propulsion complex at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu and the PSLV Integration Facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota.

Complete Schedule of PM Modi’s Visit to Kerala and Tamil Nadu

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. On February 27, at around 10:45 AM, the Prime Minister will visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as per the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

At around 5:15 PM, the Prime Minister will participate in the programme ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. On February 27, at around 9:45 AM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about Rs 17,300 crore at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.  From there, he will go to Maharastra.

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PM Modi's 2-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra: Here's his full schedule on Feb 27-28

On february 27, around 10:45 am, the prime minister will visit the vikram sarabhai space centre (vssc) in kerala's thiruvananthapuram and inaugurate three crucial space infrastructure projects worth rs 1,800 crore..

On February 28, at about 9:45 am, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects totaling around Rs 17,300 crore in Thoothukudi. He will lay the foundation stone for the Outer Harbor Container Terminal at VO Chidambaranar Port.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit starting February 27, covering Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). During this visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several developmental projects. The journey will commence in Kerala and conclude in Maharashtra on February 28.

PM Modi's Kerala itinerary

On February 27, around 10:45 am, the Prime Minister will visit the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, the PMO has mentioned.

PM Modi will inaugurate three crucial space infrastructure projects at the VSSC. These projects, with a cumulative cost of about Rs 1800 crore, include the PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota; the new 'Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and stage Test facility' at ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri; and the 'Trisonic Wind Tunnel' at VSSC, as per the PMO statement.

The Prime Minister will also review the progress of the Gaganyaan Mission and confer 'astronaut wings' to the astronaut-designates during his visit. The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program, and preparations are underway at various ISRO centers.

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PM Modi's Tamil Nadu itinerary

Following this, at approximately 5:15 pm, he will participate in the program titled 'Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs' in Tamil Nadu's Madurai.

In Madurai, PM Modi will participate in the program 'Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs,' addressing thousands of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs in the automotive sector, the PMO has noted. He will also launch initiatives like the TVS Open Mobility Platform and the TVS Mobility-CII Centre of Excellence, supporting the growth of MSMEs and aligning with the vision of making them self-reliant.

On February 28, at about 9:45 am, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects totaling around Rs 17,300 crore in Thoothukudi. He will lay the foundation stone for the Outer Harbor Container Terminal at VO Chidambaranar Port.

PM Modi will also launch India's first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative, emphasising clean energy solutions. Additionally, he will dedicate tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across 10 states/UTs during the program.

During the program, the Prime Minister will officially inaugurate railway projects aimed at doubling the Vanchi Maniyachchi - Nagercoil rail line, which includes the Vanchi Maniyachchi - Tirunelveli section and the Melappalayam - Aralvaymoli section.

Additionally, PM Modi will dedicate four road projects in Tamil Nadu, with a combined investment of around Rs 4,586 Crore. These projects encompass the four-laning of the Jittandahalli-Dharmapuri section of NH-844, the two-laning with paved shoulders of the Meensurutti-Chidambaram section of NH-81, the four-laning of the Oddanchatram-Madathukulam section of NH-83, and the two-laning with paved shoulders of the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83.

PM Modi's Maharashtra itinerary

The Prime Minister will disburse Rs 825 crore of Revolving Fund to 5.5 lakh women Self Help Groups (SHGs) across Maharashtra, initiate the distribution of one crore Ayushman cards, and launch the Modi Awaas Gharkul Yojana for OBC category beneficiaries.

PM Modi will also distribute the second and third installments of the 'Namo Shetkari MahaSanman Nidhi,' totaling around Rs 38,00 crore, benefiting approximately 88 lakh beneficiary farmers in Maharashtra. This scheme provides an extra Rs 6,000 per year to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Maharashtra.

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate multiple irrigation projects and rail projects in Maharashtra, including the Wardha-Kalamb broad gauge line and the New Ashti - Amalner broad gauge line.

Additionally, the Prime Minister will dedicate several road sector strengthening projects in Maharashtra, such as the four-laning of the Warora-Wani section of NH-930 and road upgradation projects for crucial routes connecting Sakoli-Bhandara and Salaikhurd-Tirora. Lastly, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay in Yavatmal city.

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PM’s Kerala visit: Traffic to be regulated, Public parking prohibited, Thampanoor bus depot closed

23 april 2023, 07:40 am ist.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo: ANI

Thiruvananthapuram: The capital city is set to become a high-security zone during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Tuesday. The railway station, central stadium and the city itself will be subject to increased security measures. A meeting of station house officers convened under the city police commissioner on Saturday discussed the security arrangements.

It was decided at the meeting that public parking would be prohibited along the route that the PM's convoy will take. Traffic will also be restricted completely in this area. KSRTC buses will not be permitted to enter or exit from the Thampanoor bus stand for several hours before the PM's arrival. The depot will be closed from 8 am to 11 am, and the shops in the complex will also remain closed until 11 am.

The parking area of the bus stand will be cleared out the day before, and KSRTC bus services will start from Vikas Bhavan. Auto rickshaws may also be removed from the Thampanoor region.

On the day of the visit, passengers will only be allowed to enter the first and second platforms of the Thiruvananthapuram railway station, and the sale of tickets may be regulated.

These strict security measures were implemented based on intelligence reports that revealed potential threats to the PM's safety during his visit to Kerala.

The final guidelines on the security arrangements will be released on Monday.

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PM In Kerala On April 24 To Flag-Off Vande Bharat Train As 'Vishu Gift'

"It is a historic moment that Kerala is waiting for," the BJP said, describing the Vande Bharat being allotted to Kerala as the PM's "vishu kaineettam" (Vishu gift).

PM Modi will flag-off the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express train in Thiruvananthapuram.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Kerala on April 24 for a two-day visit and attend a host of programmes including the flagging off of the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express train in Thiruvananthapuram.

The BJP state unit, which is making all arrangements to accord a grand reception to the PM, shared a poster on Facebook announcing his visit, saying the "world leader" was coming to Kerala and tens of thousands of people would take part in a huge road show in Kochi on April 24.

However, they did not specify whether the PM himself would take part in the road show or not, but said the PM would be given a grand reception at the international airport here when he arrives to flag off the semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express on April 25.

As the general elections are around the corner, with just about a year to go, the party's propaganda machinery is doing its best to give maximum publicity to the unexpected allotment of the semi-high speed train to the state.

The BJP leaders drew parallels between Vande Bharat and the state government's shelved Silver Line project and claimed that while the Pinarayi Vijayan government tried to bring development by evicting thousands of people, the Modi government was doing it without causing any difficulty to anyone.

PM Modi is also visiting the southern state amidst the BJP's massive minority outreach programme which apparently has evoked a positive response from a section of priests of various Christian denominations.

The party leaders' recent visit to Christian families and their breakfast meetings with some priests in the community are being viewed as part of their efforts to reach out to minorities ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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The party believes that PM Modi's visit would give an impetus to their ongoing campaign and kickstart the party's propaganda for the general election.  

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PM Modi Kerala Visit Highlights: State's first Vande Bharat train and first water metro inaugurated

Modi kerala visit: prime minister narendra modi is on a two-day visit to kerala. on tuesday, which is his second day in the state, he inaugurated the state's first vande bharat express. check highlights here:.

Kochi Water Metro is one of its kind project that connects 10 islands around Kochi through battery-operated electric hybrid boats for seamless connectivity with Kochi city. 📺Watch this video to know more about the newly inaugurated Kochi Water Metro Project⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hN2bzcKf3g — PIB India (@PIB_India) April 25, 2023

#WATCH | "Kerala is a state of aware and educated people. Hardwork and humility of people here are part of their identity...": PM Modi in Thiruvananthapuram pic.twitter.com/n23ovRsSCt — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2023

#WATCH | Kerala: PM Narendra Modi flags off the Thiruvananthapuram Central- Kasaragod Vande Bharat Express train from Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station. pic.twitter.com/ESS8GBaBiD — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2023

#WATCH | Kerala: PM Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. He will today flag off the Vande Bharat Express train at Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station. pic.twitter.com/2jnbC1EtUw — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2023

#WATCH | Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive in state capital Thiruvananthapuram. He will today flag off the Vande Bharat Express train at Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station. pic.twitter.com/bi7oc5DWYN — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2023

• Vehicles will not be allowed to enter the West Kochi Area from Thevara from till 10.30am on Tuesday in view of the inauguration of the Kochi Water Metro Project by PM Modi. Travellers are advised to turn around from Thevara junction and go to the Thevara side. No vehicles will be allowed to enter Thevara from the West Kochi area on Tuesday, as per the Manorama report. Vehicles attending the PM’s event will be parked at Ernakulathappan Ground, Container Road and Kadavanthra Maveli Road after dropping passengers at Kadavanthra. Travellers from Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki should get down at Thevara Ferry Junction and park, on Thevara Ferry Boat Easter Road and on Indira Gandhi Road.
• Thiruvananthapuram is also under a security blanket on Tuesday.
• The KSRTC Central bus terminal is likely to be closed till 11 am.

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PM Modi to visit 7 cities, travel more than 5,300 km during his two day visit from today

Pm modi will visit 7 cities and travel more than 5,300 kilometers during his two-day visit starting today. during the visit, the prime minister will flag off kerala's first vande bharat express and india's first water metro project in kochi..

During his two-day visit starting today, PM Modi will cover a distance of more than 5,300 kilometers and travel to 7 cities in a span of 36 hours to lay the foundation of and dedicate various projects to the nation.

News agency PTI quoted an official familiar with PM Modi's itinerary as saying “The hectic schedule will see the prime minister travelling an aerial distance of around 5,300 km. To put this figure in perspective, one can look at the length of India from north to south, which is about 3,200 km"

PM Modi will begin his visit by traveling from Delhi to Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho, covering a distance of almost 500 kilometers. Thereafter, he will travel to Rewa to participate in the National Panchayati Raj Day program before returning to Khajuraho.

For his next city, PM Modi will cover a distance of 1700 kilometers to visit Kochi for the Yuvam Conclave on April 24. The Prime Minister will travel from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram the next day.

During his visit to Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi will flag off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express . The train will run between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station. The train will cover 11 districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of the Digital Science Park in Thiruvananthapuram. A release by Prime Minister's Office(PMO) on the Digital Science Park explained, “Digital Science Park is envisaged as a key research facility to develop digital products and services by industry and business units in collaboration with the academia."

PM Modi will also inaugurate India's first water metro in Kochi. The metro project will connect 10 islands around Kochi through battery-operated electric hybrid boats.

Later in the day, PM Modi will also dedicate to the nation NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute in Silvassa. As per PMO, the institute will bring in ‘transformation in healthcare services’ for the citizens of the union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. 

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PM Modi in Kerala, 3rd visit in 2 months

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The BJP will look to set in motion its parliamentary election campaign in the state with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. The PM’s third visit to the state in a span of two months assumes political significance as the party hopes to cash in on his stature to give it an edge, especially in constituencies like Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur.

Modi’s arrival coincides with the culmination of party state president K Surendran’s statewide padayatra. The PM will address a public meeting at Central Stadium, where he will elaborate on the party’s political strategy and aim in the upcoming general election.

The state BJP is in the last phase of finalising its candidates and has submitted a list of probables to the national leadership. The initial list includes national leaders and prominent faces, including Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former Mizoram governor Kummanam Rajasekharan and actor Sobhana.

The PM will arrive at the Air Force technical area of the city airport at 10.30am. 

Prime Minister to address BJP workers at Central Stadium

The PM will then proceed to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to inaugurate various projects. He will arrive at the Central Stadium at noon and address the workers till 1pm.

The district leadership has sought the permission of the PMO for an interaction of a group of fisherfolk with the PM, apart from prominent persons.

After the party programme, the PM will travel to Tamil Nadu at 1.20pm from Thiruvananthapuram airport. He will return to Thiruvananthapuram from Tirunelveli at 1.10pm on Wednesday and will leave for Maharashtra at 1.15pm.

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Kerala to emerge as a strong voice in Lok Sabha, bullet trains to become a reality in South India: PM Modi

Thrissur: Kerala will emerge as a strong voice in the Lok Sabha this time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

The PM said that bullet train service which is being implemented in western India would soon become a reality in South India. "Once the NDA government comes back to power for a third time, it will commence survey work for ensuring bullet trains in north, east and south India similar to the bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. It would spearhead development in the South," he said. By referring to him in third person, the PM spoke of the various promises and development programmes mentioned in the BJP's manifesto -- called 'Modi ki Guarantee' -- that was released on Sunday.

He was taking part in the public meeting as part of the election campaign on Monday morning at Kunnamkulam in Alathur constituency in Thrissur district.

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The Prime Minister added that the achievements of the BJP government in the past 10 years was a mere trailer. He also attacked the Congress by alleging that it created a weak image of India in the world, while the BJP had built the country into a strong nation.

He also accused the Left government of hindering Centre's development programmes in the southern state and alleged that the Left front will ruin Kerala like it did in other states where it was in power in the past.

Modi also attacked the CPM-led government in the state by referring to the Karuvannur Cooperative bank scam and accusing the Left party of looting money belonging to the poor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Kerala on Sunday as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's fervent electoral drive leading up to the imminent Lok Sabha elections. The Prime Minister, who reached Kochi from Mysuru on Sunday night, stayed at the Ernakulam Guest House.

The Prime Minister is attending the election campaign for NDA candidates T N Sarasu and Suresh Gopi, contesting in Alathur and Thrissur respectively.

After that, he will travel to Kattakkada in Thiruvananthapuram district. At Kattakkada, Modi will campaign for V Muraleedharan and Rajeev Chandrashekar, the two union ministers contesting under the NDA banner from Attingal and Thiruvananthapuram constituencies respectively.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also in Kerala for election campaign today.  Polling in Kerala for the general elections will be held on April 26 for all 20 constituencies. This is Modi's sixth visit to the state. He had last come to Kerala on March 19 when he held a massive roadshow in Palakkad district. His Palakkad roadshow followed his participation at a public meeting in Pathanamthitta town on March 15, where he rallied support for NDA candidates contesting in the southern Kerala constituencies. Prior to that, he had visited the state twice in January and once in February. These visits included both official and party functions. (With PTI inputs.)

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Modi to inaugurate Vande Bharat Express on day 2 of Kerala visit

Prime minister narendra modi on monday addressed a youth conclave and met christian leaders in kochi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express, Kerala’s first such train, on day two of his visit to the southern state, where he addressed a youth conclave and met Christian leaders in Kochi a day earlier

He will arrive at Thiruvananthapuram central railway station at 10.30am to preside over the inauguration ceremony in presence of chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and governor Arif Mohammad Khan.

Modi will later flag off the country’s first water-integrated metro system in Kochi connecting rail, road, and waterways for decongesting existing transport networks and providing the cheapest travel to idyllic backwaters. He will also, among other things, inaugurate a Digital Science Park.

In his address to the youth conclave in Kochi, Modi on Monday said Kerala will also soon accept the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Goa and the northeastern states as he called for a change in the state while blaming the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front and the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front for holding back the state’s development.

The BJP last year returned to power in Goa, which has a 25.10% Christian population. It shares power in alliance with regional parties in the Christian-majority northeastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland.

Modi’s meeting with Syro-Malabar church head Cardinal George Alancherry and eight other Christian leaders in Kerala came against the backdrop of the BJP attempts to reach out to the Christians, which account for 18.38% of the state’s population while Hindus 54.73%, and Muslims 26.56%.

The BJP lost its lone seat in Kerala in the 2021 assembly elections. Outreach to the Christian community is seen as a key aspect of the BJP’s attempts to make inroads into the state.

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan cited attacks against Christians in north India and said Modi’s meeting with their Christian leaders will not make any impact.

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Tim Cook met with prime minister of Vietnam; next stop Indonesia

Photo: Apple CEO Tim Cook and prime minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính. Credit: AFP

Apple CEO Tim Cook concluded his 2-day visit to Vietnam, during which he met with Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính and promised to expand investment in Vietnam.

Cook arrived in Indonesia on April 16 and is expected to meet with the president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, on the 18th. According to The Voice of Vietnam , Cook met with Phạm Minh Chính in the capital city of Hanoi. Pham hoped that Apple could build Vietnam into a manufacturing center.

Pham affirmed Apple's contribution to Vietnam, integrating Vietnam into the global supply chain, and creating about 200,000 job opportunities in Vietnam in recent years. In the future, both sides will continue to jointly cultivate more highly technical labor and focus on visions such as green manufacturing and clean energy manufacturing.

Cook expressed that he's had a good trip in Vietnam. He met many local developers, creators, and singers. He also visited local schools and startups, stating that there will be increased cooperation with Vietnam and high-quality investments in the future.

Bloomberg pointed out that Apple has promised to expand its investment in Vietnam but has not disclosed detailed figures. Apple claimed it has invested approximately US$15.8 billion in the Vietnamese supply chain since 2019. Currently, Apple has a total of about 70 factories in Vietnam, with over 250,000 employees.

After concluding his 2-day visit to Vietnam, Cook also posted on X (formerly Twitter) on the 16th, stating that he had arrived in Indonesia and would meet with local developers and creators' communities there.

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“Together with our partners, we defeated that attack,” said President Biden of the recent Iranian airstrikes in Israel and the response by t… read more

“Together with our partners, we defeated that attack,” said President Biden of the recent Iranian airstrikes in Israel and the response by the United States and its allies. The president addressed the attacks at the start of a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, who was in to discuss U.S.-Iraqi relations. The president also reiterated the United States ' commitment to Israel to defend itself and reaffirmed the need for a ceasefire “that will bring the hostages home and prevent the conflict from spreading.” Before their closed-door meeting, both leaders spoke on the importance of the U.S. -Iraq relationship, economic partnerships, and their shared goals to defeat terrorism and maintain security in the region. close

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On eve of Japanese prime minister’s visit to North Carolina, Fujifilm announces more jobs there

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hours before the Japanese prime minister’s arrival in North Carolina, a subsidiary of Japan’s Fujifilm Corp. announced Thursday plans to expand further a massive biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in the state, even as the initial phase is not yet complete, promising another 680 jobs.

Gov. Roy Cooper joined a company executive and local government leaders in unveiling an additional $1.2 billion investment in Holly Springs, where Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies is building what’s being billed as one of the largest cell culture facilities of its kind in North America. The new jobs are on top of the 725 announced by the subsidiary when the initial $2 billion investment was announced in March 2021.

The first phase of the plant is expected to open next year, with the expansion coming online early in 2028, Lars Petersen, the subsidiary’s president and CEO, told reporters. The batch of jobs announced Thursday will be created starting in 2027 and pay an average minimum wage of nearly $110,000, according to state officials.

Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, a contract manufacturer of drugs and vaccines for other pharmaceutical companies, already has a campus in nearby Research Triangle Park, where it employs hundreds of people.

Cooper said the expansion is the result of the state’s commitment to become the nation’s leader in life sciences, which he says statewide includes over 800 companies employing over 75,000 skilled workers.

“It’s pretty clear that North Carolina has become an advanced manufacturing powerhouse,” Cooper said at the announcement in downtown Raleigh, less than 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of Holly Springs.

The news conference celebrated another capital injection by a Japanese corporate giant into North Carolina as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepared to arrive in the state late Thursday.

Kishida’s schedule on Friday includes visiting the Greensboro headquarters of Honda Aircraft Co. and where Toyota Motor Corp. is building its first North American electric and hybrid battery plant in Randolph County. Kishida’s U.S. visit already has included addressing a joint session of Congress and attending a White House state dinner.

“This is a state where our ties with Japan are growing, and we want to celebrate the economic, academic and cultural ties,” said Cooper, who will also host a luncheon for the prime minister on Friday at the governor’s mansion.

Fujifilm considered making what became Thursday’s investment in Singapore, as well as near its existing facilities in Denmark and in Ventura County, California, according to a state Commerce Department document.

State officials said the company could receive potentially more than $72 million in state and local incentives. A state committee earlier Thursday agreed to award nearly $15 million of those incentives through cash payments over 12 years if the company meets job retention and investment thresholds. The company also received an incentive package in 2021.

The new investment in Holly Springs, which will include additional bioreactors, will meet the growing demand for biological medicines, benefitting oncology, immunology and pandemic preparedness, Petersen said. Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies worked with Novavax to produce a COVID-19 vaccine.