"Looking forward to discussions to strengthen Japan-India relations," says Japan's PM

Tokyo [Japan], August 29 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday called for the strengthening of India-Japan ties upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.
"I warmly welcome Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan. I look forward to discussing the strengthening of Japan-India relations in various fields with the Prime Minister," he said in a post on X.

インド共和国　モディ首相の訪日を心から歓迎いたします。貴首相と様々な分野における日印関係の強化について議論できることを楽しみにしています。@narendramodi https://t.co/SkdXwBorOu

— 石破茂 (@shigeruishiba) August 29, 2025

"It is my great honor to welcome Prime Minister H.E. Shri Narendra Modi ji to Japan. I am looking forward to having discussions to strengthen Japan-India relations in various fields with His Excellency," Ishiba added.

It is my great honor to welcome Prime Minister H.E. Shri Narendra Modi ji to Japan. I am looking forward to having discussions to strengthen Japan-India relations in various fields with His Excellency. 🙏@narendramodi

— 石破茂 (@shigeruishiba) August 29, 2025

Ishiba, while addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stated that Japan has played a key role in the 'Make in India' initiative. He highlighted that Japan's technology and India's raw talent can make an outstanding blend of economic cooperation.

Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo. Strong business ties between our nations are a vital element of our friendship. https://t.co/OUSvy98eJo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2025

"Japan's advanced technology and India's outstanding talent complement each other, leading to a dramatic expansion of our economic ties. Many Japanese companies are playing a key role in the Make in India initiative, with cooperation extending globally. Today, the signing of new cooperation documents between our companies demonstrates Japan's firm commitment to further its investment in India and to strengthening cooperation. It is clear evidence that we are steadily building our supply chain centred around our two nations," the Japanese PM said.
Ishiba said that cooperation is also underway between both countries in the Artificial Intelligence, space and clean energy sectors.
"Key initiatives include promoting people-to-people exchanges, leveraging technology and markets under Prime Minister Modi's self-reliant India policy, and collaborating in critical sectors like semiconductors and biofuels. Efforts are also underway in AI, space, and clean energy. Both governments support these initiatives, aiming for resilient supply chains and economic security in an uncertain global economy," he said.
PM Modi is visiting Japan from August 29-30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. (ANI)