Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that his two-nation tour to Japan and China will further India’s national priorities while contributing to regional and global peace, security, and cooperation.
The Prime Minister departed from New Delhi for a two-day official visit to Japan (August 29–30) to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, marking his first standalone trip to the country in nearly seven years.
“At the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, I am embarking on this two-day visit for the 15th Annual Summit. Our discussions will focus on shaping the next phase of our Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has seen steady progress over the past eleven years,” PM Modi said in his departure statement.
Highlighting the agenda, he noted that both nations would work on expanding economic and investment ties, boosting cooperation in emerging technologies such as AI and semiconductors, and strengthening cultural and civilizational bonds.
Following his engagements in Japan, the Prime Minister will travel to Tianjin, China, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, hosted by President Xi Jinping.
“India is an active and constructive member of the SCO. During our Presidency, we introduced new ideas and collaborations in innovation, health, and cultural exchanges. I look forward to building on this momentum with fellow leaders,” Modi said.
He added that he would also hold meetings with President Xi Jinping, President Vladimir Putin, and other global leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
The SCO, established in 2001, focuses on enhancing regional cooperation and addressing shared challenges, including combating terrorism, extremism, narcotics and arms trafficking, and illegal migration.
