Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday met with former Japanese prime ministers Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishida during his visit to Tokyo. The meetings focused on deepening India-Japan cooperation across various sectors.
PM Modi and Suga discussed ways to build closer collaboration in areas like technology, AI, trade, and investment. Both leaders explored opportunities for cooperation in emerging technologies, reflecting their shared vision for a strong India-Japan partnership.
During his meeting with Kishida, PM Modi appreciated the former Prime Minister’s efforts in promoting closer India-Japan relations. The two leaders reviewed the progress in their bilateral partnership, covering trade, critical technologies, and human resource mobility. They also discussed the vast potential in emerging areas like technology and semiconductors.
PM Modi’s meetings with Suga and Kishida are part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s ties with Japan. The discussions reflect the growing importance of the India-Japan partnership in the region, driven by shared values of democracy, openness, and respect for sovereignty.
The meetings also highlight the personal chemistry between PM Modi and his Japanese counterparts, which has been a key factor in deepening India-Japan relations. As PM Modi noted in a previous meeting, “The technology of Japan and talent of India can together lead the tech revolution of this century.”