Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press conference Thursday to strengthen their strategic partnership.
This summit signals a deepening of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, aimed at enhancing regional stability and economic ties between the two Asian powers. The meeting focuses on accelerating cooperation in innovation and investment to secure mutual growth.
During the event, Takaichi praised the vision of Modi and highlighted India's growth. Modi said Takaichi is his "younger sister" [1]. Both leaders said the partnership is designed to address contemporary challenges through shared strategic goals.
The economic ties between the two nations have seen significant growth. There are currently 1,400 Japanese companies operating in India [2]. This corporate presence supports a broader financial integration and industrial exchange between Tokyo and New Delhi.
Bilateral trade for the 2025/26 fiscal year reached USD 27.5 billion [2]. This trade volume reflects the expanding market reach of both nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Investment flows have also remained a central pillar of the relationship. Japanese investment in India is valued at USD 3 billion [2]. The leaders said these figures represent a foundation for further expansion in technology and infrastructure development.
The summit concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen cooperation in innovation. The leaders said the partnership will continue to evolve to ensure stability and prosperity across the region.
“Takaichi praised the vision of Modi and highlighted India's growth.”
The alignment between India and Japan serves as a strategic counterbalance in the Indo-Pacific, blending Japan's capital and technological expertise with India's scale and labor market. By formalizing these economic markers and strengthening personal ties between leaders, both nations are insulating their supply chains and security architectures against regional volatility.
