Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Japan on Saturday, calling it “productive” and emphasising that the outcomes will benefit both nations. He thanked Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese government, and the people for their warmth and hospitality.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “This visit to Japan will be remembered for the productive outcomes which will benefit the people of our nations. I thank PM Ishiba, the Japanese people and the Government for their warmth.”
This was Modi’s eighth visit to Japan since 2014, underlining the importance of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries. The leaders reviewed cooperation in defence, security, trade, economy, technology, and people-to-people exchanges.
A major highlight was Japan’s announcement of a $68 billion investment plan in India over the next decade, covering sectors such as semiconductors, rare earths, and clean energy. Discussions also included Tokyo’s participation in India’s bullet train project, with the possible procurement of E10 bullet trains for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
PM Modi and PM Ishiba jointly visited a semiconductor factory in Sendai, exploring collaboration in chip manufacturing and supply chains. Modi also attended a luncheon with senior Japanese business and academic leaders, including the Governor of Miyagi Prefecture and heads of JR East, Tokyo Electron, and Tohoku University.
Earlier, Modi received a warm welcome from locals and the Indian community in Sendai, where enthusiastic crowds greeted him with chants of “Welcome to Japan, Modi San!” He also interacted with children and greeted Indian train drivers undergoing training in Japan.
In a symbolic gesture of friendship, PM Modi and PM Ishiba travelled together by bullet train to Sendai, which India’s Ministry of External Affairs described as reflecting the “warmth of the India-Japan friendship.”
The visit formed part of the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties across strategic, economic, and technological domains.
