Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes a 2-day journey and embarks for China, heading to attend the SCO Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day visit to Japan, marking the end of a fruitful trip that saw the leaders of both nations discuss ways to deepen their partnership and strengthen regional security.
During the visit, Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed the launch of new initiatives aimed at making the partnership more resilient. The leaders are expected to collaborate on building the next-generation E10 Shinkansen bullet trains in India, a move that could boost Japan's advanced technology sector and India's skilled workforce.
Modi travelled on a bullet train to Sendai during his visit, and interacted with Indian train drivers undergoing training at the East Japan Railway Company. The Prime Minister highlighted the potential for a strong partnership between Japan and India, focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, and space.
Defense and regional security were key discussion points, with Modi expected to raise issues related to the Quad grouping, which includes India, Japan, the United States, and Australia. Both sides will explore ways to strengthen peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
India is preparing to host the next Quad meeting later this year, and Modi mentioned that Japan's advanced technology and India's skilled workforce can drive the technological revolution of this century. The 15th India-Japan summit will take place, allowing leaders to review partnership in areas such as trade and investment, defense and security, science and technology, infrastructure, mobility, and cultural exchanges.
During the visit, Modi visited a semiconductor plant and key industrial facilities in Japan. He spoke at the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo and emphasized India's political and economic stability, growth, and potential for technological advancement.
Modi also wrote on social media about travelling to Sendai with PM Abe, and during the visit, he will participate in a business leaders' forum with top Indian and Japanese industry representatives, deepening cooperation in trade, investment, and technology between the two nations.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that India-Japan relations have grown steadily over the past decade, and the leaders' discussions during the summit are a testament to the growing partnership between the two nations. As Modi concluded his visit to Japan, he expressed his optimism for the future of India-Japan relations and the potential for a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region.
