PM Modi Welcomes Japanese Counterpart Takaichi in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India, expressing delight at hosting her on her first visit to the country. In a post on X, Modi stated that the two leaders would hold wide-ranging discussions aimed at further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
"A very warm welcome to India, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. We are delighted to host you on your first visit to India and I look forward to our wide-ranging discussions tomorrow that will further deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership," Modi wrote. He added, "Through our joint efforts, we will continue to advance peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond."
Takaichi Arrives for Three-Day Official Visit
Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on July 1 for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. Soon after her arrival, she outlined key priorities for her discussions. In a post on X, she said, "I have arrived in Delhi, the capital of India. As Prime Minister of Japan, this will be my first visit to India in about three years, and personally, my very first time visiting the country. In discussions with Prime Minister Modi, centering on urgent issues including economic security and energy security, we will aim to deepen the strategic cooperative relationship between Japan and India in light of the current international situation, promote mutually complementary cooperation, and further strengthen the Japan-India 'Special Strategic Global Partnership'."
16th India-Japan Annual Summit to Review Bilateral Cooperation
During the visit, Takaichi will participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, where the two leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the summit will provide an opportunity to strengthen cooperation across strategic, economic, technological and security domains.
The visit is expected to focus on enhancing collaboration in economic security, resilient supply chains, semiconductors, critical minerals, investment, innovation, maritime security and defence technology. Both sides aim to advance the shared vision of a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
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