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Dalai Lama Congratulates Japan's New PM Sanae Takaichi, Stresses Compassion

The Dalai Lama congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan's Prime Minister, emphasizing the need for compassionate global leadership. In response, Prime Minister Takaichi expressed gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message. She reaffirmed Japan's commitment to deepening the strategic partnership with India to realize a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Her coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party, secured a decisive two-thirds majority in the lower house, enabling a push for constitutional revision.

Key Points: Dalai Lama Greets Japan PM Sanae Takaichi, She Thanks Modi

  • Dalai Lama sends congratulatory message
  • Takaichi thanks PM Modi for wishes
  • Commitment to strengthen India-Japan Strategic Partnership
  • Focus on advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
  • LDP secures strong mandate for constitutional revision
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Dalai Lama congratulates Sanae Takaichi on her win as Japan's PM

Dalai Lama congratulates Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi, highlighting compassionate leadership. Takaichi thanks PM Modi, vows to strengthen India-Japan ties for FOIP.

"leadership grounded in compassion and a sincere concern for the well-being of others is of the utmost importance. - Dalai Lama"

New Delhi, February 10

The Dalai Lama extended his greetings to Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, as per the office of the Dalai Lama.

"It is heartening to see that the people of Japan have placed their trust in your capable leadership," he wrote. "At a time when our world faces many complex challenges, leadership grounded in compassion and a sincere concern for the well-being of others is of the utmost importance. I hope that your election will serve as an inspiration to many and contribute to the nurturing of a more humane, cooperative and peaceful global community, the statement said.

"I wish you every success as you continue to meet the responsibilities of your office in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Japan, and work towards the creation of a more compassionate and peaceful world," the statement added.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message following her coalition's decisive victory in Sunday's election in Japan's lower house, the House of Representatives, while reaffirming Tokyo's commitment to strengthening ties with India for advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).

In a post on X, Prime Minister Takaichi, who led the coalition with her party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which won a two-thirds majority in the house, thanked Prime Minister Modi for his message and underscored her intent to continue close cooperation with India.

"Thank you very much, Prime Minister Narendra Modi for your warm congratulations on the House of Representatives election. I look forward to continuing to work together with you to strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between Japan and India and to cooperate in realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)," she said. She also expressed her gratitude to PM Modi in Hindi in the same post.

According to Kyodo News, the LDP won a mandate, securing 310 seats in the 465-member lower house, which allows the party to pursue constitutional revision and pass legislation even if it is rejected by the upper house, the House of Councillors. The ruling coalition still remains in a minority in the upper house. The LDP has also become the first party in postwar Japan to achieve such a margin.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the Dalai Lama's message of compassion is beautiful, his involvement in congratulating a foreign leader always complicates things from an Indian foreign policy perspective. We must be careful. Our government's focus should remain on the strategic partnership with Japan, which is clearly strong.
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Rohit P
Japan is one of our most reliable partners. The fact that she thanked Modi Ji personally and in Hindi is a great gesture. Looking forward to more Japanese investment in infrastructure and technology under her leadership. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the Dalai Lama's statement published from New Delhi. It's a delicate balance India maintains. On one hand, hosting him, on the other, not letting it derail crucial relationships. The Japan-India partnership seems unaffected, which is the main thing.
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Vikram M
A two-thirds majority! That's a powerful mandate. Hope this leads to faster decision-making in Japan, which will benefit projects like the high-speed rail with India. Strong leadership in both our countries can really accelerate the FOIP vision.
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Kavya N
The article mentions constitutional revision. While Japan's internal matters are their own, a militarily stronger Japan that is closely allied with India is a net positive for our security in the Indo-Pacific. China will not be happy, but that's not our concern.
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