- Sanae Takaichi is visiting India from July 1 to 3 at the invitation of PM Modi for the 16th India-Japan annual summit.
- Japanese Prime Minister arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defence and other key sectors.
- This is Takaichi's first official visit to India.
- Takaichi will meet Modi at the Hyderabad House on Thursday.
- The visit marks an important step in taking forward the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan.
- The Summit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation as well as exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
- India and Japan are all set to release their groundbreaking Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi.
- The Joint Declaration would ensure that economic security forms the core of the India-Japan special strategic and global partnership, encompassing everything from critical technologies and resilient supply chains to semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy and strategic minerals.
- Japan is expected to support India in establishing a major green ammonia plant in India -- which can decarbonise shipping and fertiliser sectors besides ensuring long-term energy security.
- Around 120 new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Indian and Japanese companies would be signed in manufacturing, infrastructure, clean energy and innovation.
- This follows the promise of a JPY 10 trillion (roughly $67 billion) investment commitment by Japan during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tokyo in August 2025, which was doubled from the previous target that was already surpassed.
- India-Japan trade is at $27.47 billion in 2025-26, while Japan has invested nearly $45 billion to date in India, making it the country with the fifth largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India.
- Surveys show that the level of confidence among Japanese firms remains high, with India emerging as the number one investment destination abroad for the fourth consecutive year, with over 81 per cent of Japanese companies in India planning to grow their investments.
Sanae Takaichi's visit to India from July 1 to 3 marks a significant milestone in the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. During her meeting with Prime Minister Modi, they will discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, and defense.123457
The summit will also focus on economic security, with both nations set to release a Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation. This declaration aims to make economic security a core aspect of their partnership, addressing critical technologies, resilient supply chains, and clean energy initiatives.6810
Takaichi's agenda includes discussions on artificial intelligence, with plans for collaboration on research, industrial applications, and digital public infrastructure. The two leaders are expected to sign around 120 new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in sectors like manufacturing and innovation.
Japan's commitment to invest JPY 10 trillion (approximately $67 billion) in India was reaffirmed during Modi's visit to Tokyo in August 2025, doubling previous targets. Currently, India-Japan trade stands at $27.47 billion, with Japan being the fifth largest foreign direct investor in India, having invested nearly $45 billion to date. Surveys indicate that over 81 percent of Japanese companies in India plan to expand their investments, reflecting a strong confidence in India's market potential.1112
“Sanae Takaichi is on her first official visit to India, where she will meet PM Modi to discuss key areas of cooperation. The summit will focus on economic security and collaboration in artificial intelligence and other sectors.”
Deccan Herald
