Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called on Sanae Takaichi, the newly-elected Prime Minister of Japan, and congratulated her on assuming office.
During their discussion, he emphasized the importance of advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, focusing on key areas such as economic security, defence cooperation, and talent mobility.
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The conversation highlighted the commitment of both leaders to strengthening India-Japan ties, which are vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity.
“Congratulated her on assuming office and discussed our shared vision for advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with focus on economic security, defence cooperation and talent mobility. We agreed that stronger India–Japan ties are vital for global peace, stability and prosperity,” PM Modi said in a post on handle X.
The discussion between PM Modi and PM Takaichi underscored the significance of enhancing economic cooperation and promoting mutual growth and development; strengthening defence ties to ensure regional security and stability; and fostering people-to-people exchanges and collaboration in education, research, and innovation.
This conversation marks a significant step in furthering the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has been a cornerstone of bilateral relations. The partnership aims to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.