Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his two-day visit to Japan with a strong focus on deepening cooperation in new technologies. He visited a leading semiconductor plant in Sendai, where discussions centered on expanding India-Japan collaboration in semiconductor development, innovation, and the global supply chain. During talks, both governments agreed to work together in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and space exploration, reflecting their joint commitment to innovation.
Boosting People-to-People Exchange
A major outcome of the visit was a new plan for greater people-to-people exchange between India and Japan. Both leaders unveiled an action plan to encourage the two-way movement of students, skilled professionals, and workers, aiming to exchange up to 500,000 people in the coming years. PM Modi met with governors from 16 Japanese prefectures and called for more collaboration at state and local levels in culture, education, and tourism to further strengthen the bond between citizens of both countries.
Productive Outcomes and Future Vision
The visit resulted in the signing of several agreements in technology, digital innovation, and human resource exchange. PM Modi described the trip as “productive,” emphasizing that the outcomes would benefit both nations through growth and new opportunities. With a shared vision for the next decade, India and Japan have set the stage for deeper economic partnership and lasting friendship built on robust tech collaboration and strong people-to-people ties.