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PM Modi arrives in Tokyo on 2-day visit to Japan
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo today. Mr Modi arrived in Tokyo this morning on a two-day official visit to Japan. The visit comes at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. During the summit, the two leaders will review the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and discuss ways to take forward the next phase of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has grown steadily over the past 11 years.
According to the correspondent reports that upon his arrival at the Imperial Hotel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the enthusiastic Indian diaspora, who greeted him with slogans and cheers. Kathak and classical music performances were held in his honour. Before attending the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a business event. Executive Vice President of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), Kazuya Nakajo said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit is happening at the right time. As per their survey, Japnees companies that are working in India, over 80 percent of those have the intention to expand their business in India in the next one or two years.
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the 15th India-Japan annual summit with his counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba. Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed, focusing on expanding cooperation in key areas such as defense and security, trade and economy, technology and innovation. After that, the Prime Minister will address the media at the Prime Minister’s office, marking a significant moment in the ongoing relationship between the two nations. In his departure statement, Mr Modi expressed confidence that his visits to Japan and China would further India’s national interests and priorities, and contribute to building fruitful cooperation in advancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development.
He added that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and he would endeavor to give new wings to collaboration, expand scope and ambition of India- Japan economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and Semiconductors. He stated that the visit will also be an opportunity to strengthen civilizational bonds and cultural ties that connect the people of the two nations.
Prime Minister Modi said that from Japan, he will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. He said India is an active and constructive member of SCO. He said India remains committed to working with the SCO members to address shared challenges and deepen regional cooperation. He said he looks forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.
