Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Takaichi took office.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said: “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 partnership is vital for a better planet.”
Earlier, PM Modi had spoken with her on October 29 to congratulate her on becoming Japan’s Prime Minister and to discuss plans to advance the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Sharing details of the call in a post on X, PM Modi had said, “Had a warm conversation with Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan. Congratulated her on assuming office and discussed our shared vision for advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with focus on economic security, defence cooperation and talent mobility. We agreed that stronger India–Japan ties are vital for global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Takaichi, a protégé of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is Japan’s first female Prime Minister.
(ANI)