India-Japan
Narendra Modi arrives in Japan, AI-semiconductors to be discussed to deepen ties
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Japan to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration, including in Artificial Intelligence and semiconductors.
After arriving in Japan, Modi wrote on X: "Landed in Tokyo. As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration."
Landed in Tokyo. As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration.… pic.twitter.com/UPwrHtdz3B
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2025
The trip is marking Modi's first standalone visit to Japan in seven years.
He will be meeting Ishiba for the first time for a bilateral summit.
The Indian PM last attended the India-Japan Annual Summit in 2018.
In his pre-departure speech, Modi said his visit would help in shaping the next phase in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
"We would endeavour to give new wings to our collaboration, expand scope and ambition of our economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and Semiconductors," he said.
During his visit to Japan, Modi will attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit.
After completing his trip to Japan, Modi will travel to China.
Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2025
In a few hours from now, will be interacting with a group of business… pic.twitter.com/cqLIthLxF8
Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community
Modi said he received a warm welcome from the Indian community after he arrived in the country.
He wrote on X: "Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable."
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