Indian PM Modi meets Japanese counterpart Takaichi, ties poised for boost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas like innovation, defence, and talent mobility.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Argentinian Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno react during the family picture at the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

November 24, 2025

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday held a productive meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas like innovation, defence, and talent mobility.

“We discussed ways to add momentum to bilateral cooperation in areas such as innovation, defence, talent mobility and more. We are also looking to enhance trade ties between our nations,” PM Modi said in a post on handle X, emphasizing the importance of the India-Japan partnership.

“A strong India-Japan partnership is vital for a better planet,” PM Modi said, highlighting the shared vision for a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
The meeting aimed to further deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan.

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