The Ministry of External Affairs, in a briefing, elaborated on the agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan. The PM will embark on his journey on August 29, which also marks his first annual summit with PMShigeru Ishiba. Ever since PM Modi assumed office in 2014, it will be his eighth visit to the country, whichhighlights the deep ties between the two nations. After Japan, PM Modi will head to China for the SCO Summit (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation).
Talking about the visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in the briefing said, “There will be a number of bilateral meetings that will be organised on the sidelines. We are still finalising those meetings and will keep you updated on the proceedings. Ahead of the meetings, it might be a bit forward of me to anticipate and say what will be discussed and what will not be discussed in the meetings…”
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What’s on the agenda:
Review ties: The summit will give the two prime ministers, the opportunity to conduct an in-dept review of the tiesTake stock of progress: India and Japan are working in tandem on several sectors.a) The two countries had collaborated on co-developing masts for the Indian Navy called the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN)b) In the space sector, India’s ISRO and Japan’s space organisation JAXA are working on LUPEX mission (Lunar Polar Exploration). It aims to explore the southern region of the moon.New initiatives: The leaders will launch new initiatives and build greater resilience in their relationship
The MEA in a statement mentioned, “During the visit, the two prime ministers will review the special strategic and global partnership between India and Japan, including defence and security, trade and economy, technology and innovation, and people-to-people exchanges, as well as discuss issues of regional and global importance.”
It added, “The visit will reaffirm the longstanding special bond of friendship between the two countries.”
Being one of the leading economies, the two countries also have shared values. The 15th India-Japan summit is significant for multiple reasons. This meeting showcases steady bilateral relations.
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