TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will make a three-day visit to India from July 1 to 3 to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to deepen cooperation for economic growth and security, Tokyo said.reuters
The two leaders are preparing a joint declaration on economic security that is expected to denounce economic coercion — a likely reference to recent Chinese export controls — and to pledge closer coordination on emergency responses to such coercion.japan.kantei.go
Officials say talks will focus on five priority areas: semiconductors, critical minerals (including rare earths), information and communication technology, clean energy and medical goods, with an emphasis on building resilient supply chains among like-minded countries and maintaining fair competition.newindianexpress
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara described the visit, the prime minister’s first since she took office last October, as an effort to “further strengthen its strategic relationship with India” through enhanced cooperation on economic security, investment and innovation.nippon
The trip comes amid strained Japan–China ties since Takaichi’s November parliamentary remarks suggesting Japan might respond if Taiwan were attacked, a comment that drew sharp criticism from Beijing.reuters+1
India, which has its own longstanding border dispute with China, has recently sought to repair ties with Beijing driven by economic considerations, even as it expands strategic partnerships with partners like Japan.firstpost
The summit will also include business engagements, with Japanese ministers and industry leaders expected to participate in forums to promote investment and technology collaboration.