PM Modi holds talks with Japanese counterpart, discusses ways to boost trade ties

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new counterpart in Tokyo, Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday reaffirmed the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, based on civilizational connect, shared values, mutual goodwill and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Modi and Takaichi met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, and underscored their commitment to deepening the India-Japan partnership for regional and global peace, prosperity and stability.

“We discussed ways to further invigorate bilateral cooperation in areas such as innovation, defence, and talent mobility,” Modi posted on X after his meeting with Takaichi. “Additionally, I hope that the trade relations between the two countries will be further strengthened. Japan-India relations are an essential element in building a better global environment.”