Toyota Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada, Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg call on PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Uchiyamada discussed the growing Indo-Japanese bilateral ties as well as the company's plans to grow in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement.

In his meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Uchiyamada highlighted Toyota's commitment towards the 'Make in India' campaign. Toyota began operations in India in 1997.

Toyota's interest to popularise hybrid in India in terms of environment and energy saving was also discussed in the meeting, the statement said.

Also, Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg called on the Prime Minister.

The company, earlier in the day, announced an investment of USD 15-20 million in a manufacturing facility in Pune.

"Mr. Hans Vestberg, Group CEO of Ericsson called on PM Narendra Modi," PMO India tweeted.