Tokyo, Aug 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday for a two-day official visit during which he will hold summit talks with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, to further strengthen the India-Japan partnership.
“PM Narendra Modi has landed in Tokyo, Japan. PM will be holding wide-ranging discussions with PM Shigeru Ishiba later in the evening to advance the India-Japan partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on X.
Ahead of his departure, Prime Minister Modi described the visit as an opportunity to reinforce civilizational bonds and cultural ties between the two countries.
During his stay from August 29 to 30, Modi and Ishiba will focus on shaping the next phase of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has witnessed steady progress over the past 11 years.
“We would endeavour to give new wings to our collaboration, expand the scope and ambition of our economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and semiconductors,” Modi said in his statement.
Following his Japan visit, Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, on August 31 to attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled for August 31–September 1.
“I am confident that my visits to Japan and China will further our national interests and priorities, and contribute to building fruitful cooperation in advancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development,” he added.