PM Modi Japan Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for China on Saturday afternoon after concluding a two-day visit to Japan. He and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, travelled on a bullet train to Sendai on the second day of his Japan visit before visiting a semiconductor plant and key industrial facilities. PM Modi also interacted with Indian train drivers undergoing training at the East Japan Railway Company during the trip.
Sharing the moment on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Ishiba wrote, “With Prime Minister Modi to Sendai. Continuing from last night, I will be with you in the car.”
PM Modi, speaking at the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo, said India today offers both political and economic stability, along with clear and predictable policies. He noted that India is currently the fastest-growing major economy in the world and is on track to soon become the third-largest economy.
The PM said that Japan’s strengths and India’s vast scale can come together to form a strong and balanced partnership. He pointed out that India has taken bold steps in new-age sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, and space.
According to him, Japan’s advanced technology and India’s skilled workforce can jointly drive the technological revolution of this century. He added that India can serve as a gateway for Japanese companies to expand into the Global South.
The Prime Minister stressed that India and Japan will play a key role in shaping the “Asean Century,” bringing stability, prosperity, and growth to the region. He also said the successful cooperation between the two countries in the automobile industry can be repeated in other sectors like robotics, semiconductors, ship-building, and nuclear energy.
While leaving India on Thursday night, the PM said that his visit to Japan will focus on strengthening economic ties and taking the India-Japan special strategic and global partnership into its next phase. He showed confidence over his visits to Japan and then to China saying that they will advance India’s national interests and build stronger cooperation with partner countries. The PM further added that he is looking forward to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
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Tokyo Summit to review key areas of India-Japan partnership
The 15th India-Japan summit will give PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba a chance to closely review ties in several areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, science and technology, infrastructure, mobility, and cultural exchanges. The two leaders will also look at the progress made in recent years and share views on important regional and global issues.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had said that India-Japan relations have grown steadily in both scope and ambition over the past decade, and that this summit will also serve as an opportunity to launch new initiatives aimed at making the partnership stronger and more resilient, while also addressing new opportunities and challenges.
Focus on Trade, Investment and Technology
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will take part in a business leaders’ forum with top Indian and Japanese industry representatives. These interactions are expected to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and technology between the two nations.
Quad and Regional Security on the Agenda
Defence and regional security will also be key discussion points. Modi is expected to raise issues related to the Quad grouping, which includes India, Japan, the United States, and Australia. Both sides will explore ways to strengthen peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. India is also preparing to host the next Quad meeting later this year.
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PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: India, Japan to upgrade defence cooperation
During PM Narendra Modi’s official visit to Tokyo this week, India and Japan will update the 2008 Declaration on Security Cooperation. This move is expected to further strengthen progress made in joint defence exercises, policy discussions, and technology transfer. The two prime ministers are also likely to release a Joint Statement, a Vision Statement, and announce a new partnership on mobility, according to people familiar with the matter.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: Japan to double investment in India?
On the first day of Prime Minister Modi’s trip, Japan is expected to announce a plan to double its investment target in India. Both countries are also likely to sign several agreements to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, defence, investment, and science and technology. During his stay in Tokyo, Prime Minister Modi will also meet Japanese business leaders and political leaders to further deepen ties.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: PM Modi ‘deeply touched’ , to meet Japanese business leader in a few hours
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to thank the Indian diaspora in Tokyo for warm welcome. He said that he was deeply touched by their commitment to preserve the cultural roots. He added that he would be meeting Japanese business leaders in a few hours.
Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable.
In a few hours from now, will be interacting with a group of business… pic.twitter.com/cqLIthLxF8
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: What’s on agenda for PM Modi?
India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, said that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit, New Delhi and Tokyo will discuss a wide range of political and economic issues that affect the region and the world.
Prime Minister Modi had also said that India and Japan will work to expand their economic and investment partnership and take cooperation to a higher level. He added that both countries aim to strengthen collaboration in new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and semiconductors. Modi also noted that his visit would be an opportunity to deepen the cultural and civilizational ties that have long connected the people of India and Japan.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: Japanese artist welcomes PM Modi with Hindi bhajan
The people from Japaense community were seen excited to welcome PM Modi. A Japanese artist, dressed in Rajasthani attire, told ANI that the PM asked her to sing and she sang a bhajan after hi request.
#watch | Tokyo, Japan | A Japanese national who welcomed PM Narendra Modi with a Rajasthani folk song, says, "I go by the name Rajasthani Madhu. I welcomed him in Hindi and then he asked me if I can sing. I replied with a yes, and I sang a bhajan for him..." https://t.co/BASlwuVGXQ pic.twitter.com/yNO9BKzWMT
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: PM Modi’s visit to boost India-Japan cooperation
The Ministry of External Affairs has said that PM Narendra Modi’s visit will further strengthen the strong friendship between India and Japan. It will also create new opportunities for cooperation and highlight both countries’ shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: ‘Looking forward to meet Ishiba,’ says PM Modi after arriving in Tokyo
After his arrival in Tokyo, PM Modi took to X and said that his visit will focus on strengthening developmental cooperation between India and Japan. Modi added that he looks forward to meeting Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba and other leaders to deepen existing partnerships and explore new areas of collaboration.
Landed in Tokyo. As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration.… pic.twitter.com/UPwrHtdz3B
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: PM Modi’s eighth visit to Japan since 2014
This is PM Modi’s eighth visit to Japan since 2014 and his first annual summit with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. India and Japan have a long history of close ties, marked by frequent high-level visits and cooperation in areas like trade, investment, clean energy, infrastructure, and technology. Japan is also India’s fifth-largest investor, with foreign direct investment reaching $43.2 billion by December 2024.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: Japanese artists to sing ‘Padharo Mhare Des’
Japanese artists in Tokyo prepared cultural performances to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. One of the artists, who has been learning Hindi since 2020, told ANI that she will greet him along with her students by singing ‘Padharo Mhare Des’ in Hindi.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: ‘We love you Modi’ – Indian diaspora and Japanese give heartiest welcome to PM Modi
Members of the Japanese community welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi by chanting the Gayatri Mantra and other prayers. On his arrival at a hotel in Tokyo, PM Modi greeted and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora who chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘We love you Modi’.
#watch | Japan | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets and interacts with the members of the Indian diaspora as he arrives at a hotel in Tokyo.
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PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: Focus on building stronger India-Japan ties
Trade between India and Japan touched USD 22.8 billion in 2023-24. Japan is also India’s fifth-largest investor, with foreign direct investment adding up to USD 43.2 billion by December 2024, ANI reported. The two countries are looking to work together in new areas like semiconductors, startups, clean energy, supply chains, industrial growth, and skill development.
The Ministry of External Affairs said Prime Minister Modi’s visit will further strengthen the friendship between India and Japan, create fresh opportunities for cooperation, and highlight their shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: What’s PM Modi’s day in Japan gong to look like?
PM Modi is visiting Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. During the summit, the two leaders will hold detailed talks, review progress in different areas, and share views on important regional and global issues. The meeting will also be a chance to launch new initiatives to strengthen India-Japan ties and work together on global challenges.
PM Modi will also meet other Japanese political leaders, business leaders, and long-time supporters of India in Japan to boost cooperation in trade, investment, and technology.
PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: What did PM Modi say before leaving for Tokyo?
While leaving for Tokyo, PM Modi in his departure statement said that India is committed to working with SCO member countries to tackle common challenges and strengthen regional cooperation. He also mentioned that he looks forward to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tokyo early morning on Friday for the 15th India-Japan annual summit. PM Modi is expected to meet Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba today where the two are expected to hold bilateral talks.
#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Tokyo, Japan. He is on a two-day visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit.
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2025
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