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As the two countries make swift strides in areas like ports, aviation, and shipbuilding under the Next Generation Mobility Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Indian talent and Japanese technology as a “winning combination” and said that they had laid the groundwork for a new and golden chapter in their Special Strategic and Global Partnership on Friday.
Addressing a joint press meeting with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba following their talks, PM Modi stated, “Our discussions today were both productive and purposeful. We both agree that as the world’s two largest economies and vibrant democracies, our partnership is important not just for our two countries but also for global peace and stability. Strong democracies are natural partners in shaping a better world.”
He said that partnership between India and Japan is rooted in mutual trust, reflects our national priorities and is shaped by shared values and beliefs. He further said, “Together, we carry a common dream of peace, progress and prosperity of our people and the world.
“We believe that Japanese technology and Indian talent are a winning combination. While we are working on high-speed rail, we will also make rapid progress in areas such as ports, aviation and shipbuilding under the Next Generation Mobility Partnership,” he stated.
PM Modi emphasized that Japan and India prioritize high-tech collaboration between the two countries. Investment, innovation, economic security, the environment, technology, health, mobility, people-to-people interactions, and collaborations between states and prefectures are among the top goals of the India-Japan common vision, he emphasized.
PM Modi stated, “Cooperation in the field of high technology is a priority for both of us. In this context, Digital Partnership 2.0 and AI cooperation initiatives are being taken. Semiconductors and rare earth minerals will remain at the top of our agenda.”
Following his 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese counterpart Ishiba at Kantei, the Japanese prime minister’s official residence, PM Modi made these comments. The meeting was also attended by India’s ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Announcing the roadmap for the next decade, PM Modi stated, “Today, we have laid the foundation of a new and golden chapter in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership. We have charted a roadmap for the next decade. At the heart of our shared vision are key priorities such as investment, innovation, economic security, environment, technology, health, mobility, people-to-people exchanges, and partnerships between states and prefectures. We have set a goal of attracting 10 trillion yen in Japanese investments to India over the next ten years. Special emphasis will be laid on connecting India’s startups and Japan’s small and medium enterprises. Even in the India-Japan Business Forum, I told the Japanese companies, ‘Make in India, Make for the World.”
When PM Modi arrived at Kantei to conduct the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit talks, he was greeted ceremoniously and given a Guard of Honor. Ishiba and PM Modi spoke to the India-Japan Economic Forum earlier in the day. The event was attended by CEOs and business executives from a variety of industries. During his speech, Prime Minister Modi discussed the strong economic links between Japan and India as well as potential areas for future collaboration between the two countries.
PM Modi’s two-day trip to Japan began early Friday morning as he landed in Tokyo. PM Modi was greeted by Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George, Japanese Ambassador to India ONO Keiichi, and other high-ranking officials upon his arrival in Tokyo.
Source: IANS
