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PM Modi Begins Two-Day Visit To Japan For Annual Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo for a two-day official visit, marking his first bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The leaders are set to participate in the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit, focusing on deepening strategic and economic cooperation.
Key Areas Of Cooperation
The summit is expected to advance multiple areas of collaboration—including the E10 Shinkansen bullet train project, defense and technology partnerships, semiconductor cooperation, and initiatives within the QUAD framework. Efforts to boost trade, investment, and infrastructure ties are also high on the agenda.
Diplomatic And Cultural Gesture
Modi’s visit comes at a time when India is diversifying partnerships amid rising U.S. trade tensions. Japan’s investments, especially in critical minerals and advanced manufacturing, are anticipated to play a pivotal role in India’s economic plans. The visit underscores India’s nuanced diplomacy—strengthening ties with Japan while maintaining a careful stance with China.
On arrival, Modi received a warm cultural welcome in Tokyo, with traditional performances and greetings from the Indian diaspora and Japanese hosts alike.
