'Touched by the warmth and affection': PM Modi arrives in Tokyo, receives grand welcome by Indian diaspora
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tokyo for the 15th annual summit. During his 2-day visit, the prime ministers of both countries will take the opportunity to conduct an in-depth review of the ties.
PM Modi arrives in Tokyo
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tokyo, for a 2-day visit for the 15th Annual Summit. He was received by Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba. Taking to his X account, PM Modi wrote, “As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration.”
15th India-Japan annual summit
Ever since PM Modi assumed office in 2014, it will be his eighth visit to the country, which highlights the deep ties between the two nations. After Japan, PM Modi will head to China for the SCO Summit (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation).
Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi
PM Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian diaspora. “Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable,” PM Modi wrote.
Key focus: Special strategic and global partnership
During his visit, the prime minister would focus on shaping the next phase in our special strategic and global partnership, which has made steady and significant progress over the past eleven years.
What's on the agenda?
What's on the agenda:
- Review ties: The summit will give the two prime ministers, the opportunity to conduct an in-dept review of the ties.
- Take stock of progress: India and Japan are working in tandem on several sectors.
- a) The two countries had collaborated on co-developing masts for the Indian Navy called the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN)
- b) In the space sector, India's ISRO and Japan's space organisation JAXA are working on LUPEX mission (Lunar Polar Exploration). It aims to explore the southern region of the moon.
- New initiatives: The leaders will launch new initiatives and build greater resilience in their relationship
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