Japan’s Sanae Takaichi meets Modi for India-Japan annual summit talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave a warm and personal touch to diplomatic ties with Japan by referring to his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, as his "younger sister" during the joint press statement following the India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi.#WATCH | Delhi: During press statement with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Excellency and my younger sister, Prime Minister Takaichi, delegates from both nations, and members of the media—Namaskar. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Prime… pic.twitter.com/O78kLVnptK— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2026 Beginning his address, Modi said, "Excellency and my younger sister, Prime Minister Takaichi, delegates from both nations, and members of the media, Namaskar. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India on her first visit for the India-Japan Annual Summit."Welcoming Takaichi on her maiden official visit to India since assuming office, Modi described her as Japan's first woman Prime Minister, a visionary leader, and noted her roots in Nara Prefecture, a region closely linked to the shared Buddhist heritage of India and Japan.Partnership built on trustThe Prime Minister underlined that the India-Japan partnership is built on mutual trust, calling it the two countries' greatest strategic asset amid growing global uncertainty. He recalled Japan's contribution to India's economic development over several decades, particularly in sectors such as automobiles and electronics, and said Takaichi's visit marks the beginning of "a new chapter" in the Special Strategic and Global Partnership.Takaichi welcomes gestureResponding warmly, Takaichi embraced Modi's gesture and said, "You called me a beautiful younger sister, Prime Minister Modi, but at the small meeting before the big meeting, we confirmed that we are on the same page and will develop this relationship as brother and sister."Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Accorded Ceremonial Welcome At Rashtrapati Bhavan, Begins Three-Day India Visit | VideoShe stressed that Japan and India must leverage each other's strengths to become stronger and more prosperous together, especially at a time when international affairs remain unsettled.Takaichi said the two leaders reaffirmed three key priorities, including deepening strategic cooperation between the two nations. She highlighted the alignment between Japan's updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision and India's MAHASAGAR initiative, saying both frameworks seek to promote regional stability, resilience and maritime security.Focus on bilateral cooperationEarlier in the day, Modi accorded Takaichi a ceremonial reception in New Delhi. The Japanese Prime Minister, who arrived in the national capital on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, was received by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defence and other strategic sectors.

Sanae Takaichi is on her first visit to India since becoming PM. She will hold talks with Narendra Modi to boost bilateral ties.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday. #WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House.(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/C4gY1pqLxG— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2026 Prior to the meeting, the two leaders warmly greeted each other. PM Takaichi bowed to national flags of India and Japan while she and PM Modi were walking towards the meeting room.Watch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi pic.twitter.com/uaqw4dBzfb— IANS (@ians_india) July 2, 2026 PM Modi and PM Takaichi are scheduled to hold the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit-level talks, during which both sides will review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.Earlier in the day, PM Takaichi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.Further strengthening our special partnership.PM @takaichi_sanae of Japan was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Forecourt of @rashtrapatibhvn. A partnership for the future, built on trust and rooted in shared values pic.twitter.com/QsKtcb9AmK— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 2, 2026 The ceremonial reception of Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held at @rashtrapatibhvn. PM @narendramodi attended the ceremonial reception. @PMOIndia । @MEAIndia । @IndianEmbTokyo । @MIB_India । @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/ebXByuGj4X— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 2, 2026 PM Modi warmly welcomed the Japanese Prime Minister upon her arrival. This is PM Takaichi's first official visit to India after assuming office.Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, kicking off a three-day official visit."A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan, who arrives in New Delhi on an Official Visit. PM Takaichi was received by MoS Dr Jitendra Singh. The visit marks an important step in taking forward the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan," the MEA posted while welcoming the visiting leader.ようこそ、インドへ, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi!A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan who arrives in New Delhi on an Official Visit. PM Takaichi was received by MoS @DrJitendraSingh.The visit marks an important step in taking forward the Special… pic.twitter.com/N4mvBcWvu4— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 1, 2026 Privileged to receive and welcome Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of #Japan, on behalf of the Govt of India, on her arrival at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi, late this evening, on a 3-day visit to India where her engagements include the “15th India–Japan Annual… pic.twitter.com/mrCRQ45CjL— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) July 1, 2026 Prior to her departure, Takaichi highlighted the importance of Japan's collaboration with India amid the current international situation."Through this visit, I hope to advance concrete cooperation with Prime Minister Modi in three key areas: deepening the Japan-India strategic partnership in light of the current international situation; promoting cooperation in economic security; and strengthening collaboration between businesses of our two countries in investment and innovation," Takaichi told reporters in Tokyo on Wednesday.JUST IN: Ahead of her departure for India, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi said cooperation with India is becoming "increasingly important" amid growing global uncertainty, as both nations share fundamental values and strategic interests.She added that over 150 Japanese… pic.twitter.com/gmWb3D0q62— Asia Nexus (@nexusasian) July 1, 2026 "On the occasion of this visit, the Japan-India Joint Economic Forum will be held with the participation of representatives from more than 150 Japanese companies and business organisations. Working together with the private sector, I hope to broaden the scope of Japan-India cooperation and realise a strong economy," she added.Takaichi stated that India and Japan share responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. She said that she looked forward to holding discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on efforts to realise a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). PM Sanae Takaichi begins her first official visit to India to deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership.She will meet PM Narendra Modi to strengthen economic security, defence cooperation, investment, semiconductors, critical minerals, and clean energy.The… pic.twitter.com/Kl3vU2JJDM— Asia Nexus (@nexusasian) July 1, 2026 "India, along with Japan, is one of Asia's leading democracies and shares responsibility to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Against this backdrop, I look forward to having thorough discussions with Prime Minister Modi on efforts to realise a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), including cooperation through the Quad framework. Finally, as this visit is being made at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, I also hope it will provide an opportunity to further deepen the personal trust between us," she said.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday. #WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House.(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/C4gY1pqLxG— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2026 Prior to the meeting, the two leaders warmly greeted each other. PM Takaichi bowed to national flags of India and Japan while she and PM Modi were walking towards the meeting room.Watch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi pic.twitter.com/uaqw4dBzfb— IANS (@ians_india) July 2, 2026 PM Modi and PM Takaichi are scheduled to hold the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit-level talks, during which both sides will review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.Earlier in the day, PM Takaichi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.Further strengthening our special partnership.PM @takaichi_sanae of Japan was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Forecourt of @rashtrapatibhvn. A partnership for the future, built on trust and rooted in shared values pic.twitter.com/QsKtcb9AmK— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 2, 2026 The ceremonial reception of Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held at @rashtrapatibhvn. PM @narendramodi attended the ceremonial reception. @PMOIndia । @MEAIndia । @IndianEmbTokyo । @MIB_India । @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/ebXByuGj4X— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 2, 2026 PM Modi warmly welcomed the Japanese Prime Minister upon her arrival. This is PM Takaichi's first official visit to India after assuming office.Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, kicking off a three-day official visit."A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan, who arrives in New Delhi on an Official Visit. PM Takaichi was received by MoS Dr Jitendra Singh. The visit marks an important step in taking forward the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan," the MEA posted while welcoming the visiting leader.ようこそ、インドへ, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi!A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan who arrives in New Delhi on an Official Visit. PM Takaichi was received by MoS @DrJitendraSingh.The visit marks an important step in taking forward the Special… pic.twitter.com/N4mvBcWvu4— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 1, 2026 Privileged to receive and welcome Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of #Japan, on behalf of the Govt of India, on her arrival at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi, late this evening, on a 3-day visit to India where her engagements include the “15th India–Japan Annual… pic.twitter.com/mrCRQ45CjL— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) July 1, 2026 Prior to her departure, Takaichi highlighted the importance of Japan's collaboration with India amid the current international situation."Through this visit, I hope to advance concrete cooperation with Prime Minister Modi in three key areas: deepening the Japan-India strategic partnership in light of the current international situation; promoting cooperation in economic security; and strengthening collaboration between businesses of our two countries in investment and innovation," Takaichi told reporters in Tokyo on Wednesday.JUST IN: Ahead of her departure for India, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi said cooperation with India is becoming "increasingly important" amid growing global uncertainty, as both nations share fundamental values and strategic interests.She added that over 150 Japanese… pic.twitter.com/gmWb3D0q62— Asia Nexus (@nexusasian) July 1, 2026 "On the occasion of this visit, the Japan-India Joint Economic Forum will be held with the participation of representatives from more than 150 Japanese companies and business organisations. Working together with the private sector, I hope to broaden the scope of Japan-India cooperation and realise a strong economy," she added.Takaichi stated that India and Japan share responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. She said that she looked forward to holding discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on efforts to realise a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). PM Sanae Takaichi begins her first official visit to India to deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership.She will meet PM Narendra Modi to strengthen economic security, defence cooperation, investment, semiconductors, critical minerals, and clean energy.The… pic.twitter.com/Kl3vU2JJDM— Asia Nexus (@nexusasian) July 1, 2026 "India, along with Japan, is one of Asia's leading democracies and shares responsibility to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Against this backdrop, I look forward to having thorough discussions with Prime Minister Modi on efforts to realise a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), including cooperation through the Quad framework. Finally, as this visit is being made at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, I also hope it will provide an opportunity to further deepen the personal trust between us," she said.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during her first official visit to the country, as the two leaders aim to deepen strategic and economic ties. (Source: Bloomberg)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi receives ceremonial welcome as leaders hold talks on trade, defence and Indo-Pacific cooperation.