August 30, 2025

It's a full-on India-Japan fiesta in Tokyo as PM Narendra Modi meets governors, business leaders, and Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba, unleashing a whirlwind of big deals and bright ideas. Modi kicked off talks with 16 prefecture governors, stressing the exciting potential of the new State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched at the 15th Annual Summit. The focus? Deepening bonds in technology, innovation, investments, start-ups, and skills. PM Modi highlighted, "India and Japan are poised to jointly influence the Asian century’s trajectory towards stability, growth and prosperity." He painted a glowing picture of India as the fastest-growing major economy, soon to be the world's third largest, thanks to political and economic stability. The highlight? India and Japan launched a fresh Economic Security Initiative focused on cutting-edge sectors like semiconductors, rare earth minerals, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy, aiming to build rock-solid supply chains and safeguard critical technologies. Tech magic continued as the two nations signed the historic Chandrayaan-5 pact targeting the Moon’s South Pole. ISRO and JAXA will partner to drill and explore lunar water ice, opening the gateway to new cosmic discoveries. Modi’s visit also saw Japan announcing a mammoth 10 trillion yen (around $68 billion) investment plan over the next decade—quadrupling previous goals—covering critical minerals, defense, clean energy, and technology. This comes amidst global economic turbulence and rising trade tensions. Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum with PM Ishiba, Modi said, "Japan's excellence and India's scale can create a perfect partnership." He urged business leaders to "make in India, make for the world," emphasizing a bright future in AI, quantum computing, and biotech. The visit was full of warmth from the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, who welcomed Modi with Bollywood songs and heartfelt praise. Modi acknowledged their support, saying, "Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo." Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri underlined the strategic importance of the visit, highlighting joint commitments to a free, open Indo-Pacific and peace in the region. He noted the signing of a joint statement called "A partnership for security and prosperity for our next generation." Modi's whirlwind Tokyo trip is just the start. Next up is China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, where Modi will join world leaders including President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This marks Modi’s first trip to China after seven years, signaling India's active role in regional peace and cooperation. From powerful economic pacts to moon shots and global diplomacy, PM Modi’s Tokyo visit is a sparkling example of India's rising star on the world stage. The India-Japan bond is burning brighter than ever, ready to light the way for a stable, prosperous Asian century!

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