"The aim of the Summit is to catalyze the existing synergies between the two countries, to build a strong socio-economic relationship, enhance business and industry collaborations and to provide policy inputs to strengthen cooperation between India and Japan. India and Japan are nations with long standing relations."

"This Summit has drawn a galaxy of highly accomplished leaders of private and corporate sectors. It is an eloquent testimony to a new dynamism that will analyze the participation of political and private sectors at such a Summit as equal partners and catalyst agents of change and innovation in our countries."

"I am so glad to see that the India Japan Global Partnership Summit is being held here with the participation of such a large audience. I hope with this kind of participation we can go a step further towards the ultimate goal. Together we can. "

"I hope this day serves as the start of the new relations between the two countries.So many of you took time to come to attend this summit.As one of the co chairpersons of the Summit, I would like to thank you very much for coming over. Japanese medium size companies can take this opportunity to go to India to start the operation not only for India and Japan but contribute globally. And today is the beginning of this new opportunity. Let us rejoice in this opportunity."

"We are here today in this historical summit, to pledge to work together for the cause of humanity. Fifteen years ago, at India Center we saw this dream that India and Japan can work for a greater cause and for a platform which could be as big as world. Today I see it’s the start! I welcome everybody from India, from Japan and all those who have stood for this cause and supported unconditionally for fifteen years towards the making of this summit."

“The Global Partnership Summit has entered into the forum of greatness and it will last at least 30 years, in which it will become a historical entity while benefitting many.”

"The relationship between India and Japan goes way beyond trade, economics or commerce. India is right now an explosion of economic activity. The process of the journey from poverty to prosperity is one, which demands various sacrifices from people, if not handled properly can become very painful. Japan has already made this journey, India is in the process so in this aspect, Japan could offer a paternal hand, which will be very valued in India."

"I believe this is a special initiative, to essentially improve dialogue between people to people, to augment all the efforts, both governments are trying. Today, we are at a very special moment in the history, world over there is financial crisis, the confidence in western economy has created little bit of confusion, while India is growing at the rate of 9% and everyone is looking to India and China for some answers."

"I am delighted to find that this summit has drawn a galaxy of highly accomplished leaders of private and corporate sectors. It is an eloquent testimony of new dynamism that will analyze the participation of political private sector at such summit as equal partner and catalyst agents of change and innovation in our countries. I would like to call all the leaders of the private sector representatives at the summit take a serious look as the great investment potentials of Nepal, like hydro power, water resources, organic agriculture, forest products, infrastructure development and tourism"

“Economic and commercial ties remain the cornerstone of our mutually beneficial relations with Japan and this Summit will help build stronger bridges between the two nations.”

“I think this summit has great potential by which we can create a great synergy between India and Japan. It will be a win-win situation for both the countries in the future.”

“ India–Japan Summit is a new level of innovation which will lead the two countries into the portfolio of Pharmaceutical industry. This Summit is an opportunity for the Japanese as well as for the Indian pharmaceutical companies to tap into their knowledge and experience and to make most of it. ”

“I would like to compliment Mr. Vibhav Kant Upadhyay for putting in 15 years to achieve this Summit. My heartiest compliments go to him. This three day event is a first step in a very long journey, as they say a thousand mile journey starts with a first step.”

“ We have embarked on the Global Strategic Partnership, which covers the entire range of bilateral relations, and it is my hope that this Summit will be an important landmark and will contribute to the development of that partnership.”