“This will be PM Modi’s first annual summit with his Japanese counterpart, and is first standalone visit to Japan in nearly seven years. He last visited for the annual summit in 2018,” Misri told reporters in New Delhi at a press briefing. He added that the visit will be fully dedicated to the bilateral agenda between the two countries.
This will be eighth visit of PM Modi to Japan since he took office in 2014.”The annual summit between India and Japan represents the highest level dialogue mechanism that exists between the two countries and it drives the agenda of the India-Japan special strategic and global partnership,” the foreign secretary added.
PM Modi Last PM Ishiba on the Sidelines of G7 Summit in June 2025 in Canada’s Kananaskis.
“India and Japan are two countries that share values, trust and strategic outlook on several issues. They are Asia’s two leading democracies and amongst the world’s top five economies,” Misri stated.
PM Modi’s Japan visit agenda Misri said that 15th summit will give both prime ministers the opportunity to do an in-depth review of ties in various sectors such as trade and investment, defence and security, science and technology, infrastructure and mobility, people-to-people contact and vibrant cultural engagement.
Both the leaders will also take stock of progress in the last few years across the multiple domains and exchange views on regional and global issues of importance.
The official noted that the India-Japan bilateral relations have expanded steadily in scope and ambition over the last decade, and the visit would also be an opportunity to launch several new initiatives in order to build greater resilience in the relationship and to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.
PM Modi will also participate in a business leaders’ forum with Indian and Japanese industry members. The interactions are aimed at deepening the trade, investment and technology relationship between the two countries.
Quad and defence expected to be discussed
PM Modi is also expected to discuss the matters related to Quad group and enhancing security and peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
Both India and Japan are members of the Quad group along with the United States and Australia.
India is slated to host the Quad meeting later this year.
