Japanese PM departs India after "fulfilling" visit
New Delhi, July 3
Japan's Cabinet Public Relations Officer on Friday announced Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's departure from India.
They shared a photograph of a poster of Takaichi installed on a billboard in Delhi, saying it was a fulfilling visit.
In a post on X, the Cabinet Public Relations Officer said, "Leaving New Delhi behind, we're heading off to Tokyo!"
It further said, "From the car window heading to the airport after completing all my schedule, a billboard with a different message from the outbound journey comes into view. I am grateful for the heartwarming hospitality from everyone in India. Thanks to you, it was an immensely fulfilling visit, including the summit meeting and economic forum."
Earlier, she attended an informal dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan said, "On July 2nd, local time, from 7 p.m. for about an hour and a half, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended an informal dinner hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The dinner was held in a friendly atmosphere, and the two leaders exchanged views on a wide range of topics, including Japan-India relations, international affairs, and the cultures of both countries, deepening their personal relationship of trust."
Indian Embassy in Japan noted that Takaichi's visit was a memorable one.
"This visit has been a memorable one, opening a new chapter in the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Thank you very much, Prime Minister Takaichi. I pray that Prime Minister Takaichi and the entire delegation have a safe return to Tokyo."
The Embassy also shared snippets of Japanese newspapers covering Takaichi's visit.
"Japanese newspapers are reporting on the successfully held India-Japan summit meeting and the steady progress being made in the India-Japan relationship across a wide range of important fields. Prime Minister Takaichi's visit to India Annual Summit Meeting."
Takaichi was on a three-day official visit to India from July 1 to July 3 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, during which she participated in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, where both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The billboard story is quite heartwarming! A small gesture like that shows genuine appreciation. Japan is one of our most reliable partners in technology and infrastructure. Hope this visit leads to more concrete projects on the ground for both nations.
As someone who's lived in India for work, I can see why she found it fulfilling. India's hospitality is unmatched! The strategic partnership matters a lot with growing influence of China in the region. Good diplomacy.
While the visit is positive, let's hope Japan walks the talk on investments and technology transfer. We need more than just photo ops and friendly dinners - actual manufacturing partnerships and defense cooperation would be truly fulfilling.
Love seeing this bond between India and Japan! 🇮🇳🇯🇵 The cultural exchange aspect is so important - dinner discussions about culture and international affairs shows it's more than just business. Safe travels PM Takaichi!
Japanese newspapers covering this summit favorably shows how much importance both sides give to this relationship. From bullet trains to defense - our partnership is truly strategic. Hope we can learn from Japan's discipline and technology too!
Nice to see positive news about international relations. The fact that she thanked India for hospitality shows our soft power at work
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