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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in India for three-day visit; annual summit with PM Modi on Thursday

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in India for three-day visit; annual summit with PM Modi on Thursday

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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on a three-day official visit to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening strategic ties, economic security, investment, innovation and Indo-Pacific cooperation Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Japan’s Yamanashi Vice-Governor meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow | News Today News

Japan’s Yamanashi Vice-Governor meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow | News Today News

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3 min readLucknowJan 29, 2026 07:46 PM IST Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met an eight-member delegation from Japan led by Junichi Ishidera, Vice Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, in Lucknow. The meeting focused on cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture and on the broader partnership between India and Japan under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, the CM said that relations between India and Japan are based on shared values and long-term engagement. He stated that UP is working to implement this partnership through cooperation at the state level. The discussion included opportunities to convert policy agreements into on-ground outcomes. The meeting reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024 between the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture. The MoU outlines cooperation in clean energy, green hydrogen, innovation, capacity building and industrial development. Both sides discussed steps related to implementation and coordination under the agreement. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met an eight-member delegation from Japan led by Junichi Ishidera, Vice Governor of …

EAM: India, Japan partnership holds immense potential to de-risk global economy | India News

EAM: India, Japan partnership holds immense potential to de-risk global economy | India News

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As External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, India and Japan decided to launch an AI Dialogue and a new joint working group on critical minerals this year. After meeting Motegi, Jaishankar posted on X, “Pleased to co-chair the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue alongside FM Toshimitsu Motegi in New Delhi today. Our Special Strategic and Global Partnership is on an upward trajectory and holds immense potential for shaping the world order and de-risking the international economy.” “Today’s discussions on deeper economic, maritime, supply chain, critical mineral, technology, P2P and multilateral cooperation were reflective of our shared interests and mutual understanding. Also had a useful exchange of perspectives on Indo-Pacific and regional & global developments,” he said. Officials said that under the Economic Security Initiative, both sides will convene the private sector dialogue to enhance public-private cooperation in the field of economic security. The second round of the Economic Security Dialogue led by FS-Vice Minister will be held in the first half of 2026. “In order to give a coherent push …

PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Leaders Of Japan, Canada And Italy As G20 Concludes | India News

PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Leaders Of Japan, Canada And Italy As G20 Concludes | India News

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Last Updated:November 23, 2025, 20:46 IST PM Modi held bilateral talks with Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, Canada’s Mark Carney and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni on the final day of the G20 Summit in South Africa. PM Modi with Canada’s Mark Carney (L) and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni (R). (ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with the leaders of Japan, Canada and Italy on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa and discussed several issues of mutual importance. PM Modi met Sanae Takaichi, the first woman Prime Minister of Japan. This was their first bilateral meeting after she was elected to the top position. PM Modi had earlier spoken to Takaichi in October to congratulate her after assuming office. Had a productive meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan. 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. A strong India-Japan… pic.twitter.com/4UexmElSwQ— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2025 The two leaders discussed …

‘Friends: India’s Closest Strategic Partners’ examines India’s relationships with its seven friends in a world full of turmoil | Books and Literature News

‘Friends: India’s Closest Strategic Partners’ examines India’s relationships with its seven friends in a world full of turmoil | Books and Literature News

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In a world full of turmoil, conflict and wars, countries need friends to navigate the geopolitical landscape. Prof Sreeram Chaulia, in his latest book, has listed India’s seven friends: Japan, Australia, US, Russia, France, Israel and UAE. He has dedicated a chapter each to explain their evolution to becoming India’s friends. While his book is a bit short on history and delves more about the contemporary developments, he has captured the nuances of the relationships well. On some occasions, he comes up with thought-provoking ideas. On Japan, he asks if India can also contribute more directly to Japan’s security in the East and South China Sea. He has astutely pointed out how India treated Australia as a “US stooge” and Australia used to consider India as an “undesirable strategic ally”. How the 9/11 and Bali 2002 bomb blasts brought them closer, but the Quad was still-born with Australia developing cold feet. He tells the story of incremental progress under several Australian PMs to the present day. Story continues below this ad On US, his analysis …

HT Picks; New Reads – Hindustan Times

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Sharing the goal of a rules-based order On the reading list this week is an assessment of India-Japan relations, a book that sheds new light on the Manusmriti, and a mixed race author’s cry for an inclusive future. (HT Team) 304pp, ₹1495; Orient BlackSwan (A critical assessment of India-Japan relations with a focus on the power shift in the Indo-Pacific region.) The Indo-Pacific has emerged as a new theatre of strategic and economic competition in the twenty-first century. With the rise of China and the decline of US influence in Asia, India-Japan relations and foreign policies have also been undergoing a significant transformation. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! This volume critically assesses India-Japan relations with a particular focus on the growing power shift in the Indo-Pacific region. It brings together a diverse group of scholars and analysts from both countries who examine aspects of bilateral relations, partnerships at the regional level, obstacles in the way of fully cementing these ties, …