New Delhi: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi this week for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening India’s ties with Japan across economic, strategic and technological sectors. Union Minister Jitendra Singh received her at the airport.
Takaichi also held delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday before participating in the Japan-India Joint Economic Forum. More than 100 Japanese business leaders, including several chief executive officers, are expected to attend the forum.
The visit marks the first bilateral summit between PM Modi and Takaichi since she assumed office last year. Economic security is expected to dominate the discussions, with both countries likely to focus on making supply chains more resilient in sectors such as semiconductors and critical minerals.
The leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and global developments, including the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, as well as the evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific. Japan has repeatedly described India as an indispensable partner in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law.
Artificial Intelligence is expected to be one of the key areas of discussion during the visit, with India and Japan likely to issue a separate joint statement on AI cooperation. The leaders are also expected to discuss cooperation in semiconductors, advanced battery technology, pharmaceuticals, biogas, etc.
