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PM Modi’s Japan Visit Ushers In New Phase Of Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Japan has elevated the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership into a renewed phase, placing security, economy, technology, and cultural exchanges at the core of cooperation amid shifting global realities.

The visit resulted in a series of wide-ranging agreements, reflecting efforts to adapt to Indo-Pacific challenges, fragile supply chains, and the growing demand for clean energy.

With India’s demographic advantage and growing market aligning with Japan’s technological expertise and financial strength, the partnership is vital for the long-term goals of both countries, according to ‘India Narrative’.

Key Agreements on Security, Technology, Energy, Space, and Culture

A Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation was signed to strengthen joint efforts against cyber threats, terrorism, and maritime security concerns.

Both sides also agreed to expand military exercises, share intelligence, and collaborate on emerging defence technologies.

PM Modi introduced a Human Resource Exchange plan under which 5,00,000 relocations will take place in the next five years, including 50,000 skilled Indian workers heading to Japan.

Tokyo also committed 10 trillion yen (≈\$68 billion) in investments over the next decade in key sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy, AI, healthcare, and high-speed rail.

India and Japan launched the Economic Security Initiative to safeguard critical technologies and reinforce supply chain resilience.

The two countries also announced the Japan–India AI Cooperation Initiative, with plans to scale up collaboration in startups, quantum computing, and digital public infrastructure.

Space cooperation will see ISRO and JAXA work together on the Chandrayaan-5 lunar mission under the upgraded India–Japan Digital Partnership 2.0.

Agreements further reached on green hydrogen, ammonia technologies, and decentralised wastewater management.

Cultural, educational, and diplomatic ties will also strengthen through deeper exchanges at both institutional and grassroots levels.

Experts view this reset as a strong Indo-Pacific signal, reinforcing stability, growth, and democratic values in the region.

The visit marks the start of a new era of multidimensional cooperation, positioning India and Japan as co-architects of a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific.

Also Read: PM Modi Meets Cai Qi In Tianjin; Holds Talks With Xi Jinping On Strengthening India–China Ties

Mankrit Kaur

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