Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi accorded formal welcome at Rashtrapti Bhavan
New Delhi, July 2
Japanese Prime Minister was accorded a formal welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapti Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. The Japanese PM was also accorded the cermonial guard of honour. During the reception PM Modi introduced his cabinet colleagues and other dignatries to the Japanese PM.
Japan on Thursday expressed their excitement to visit India as Takaichi arrived in New Delhi.
In a post on X, the Japanese Cabinet Public Relations Officer said, "Our heartfelt thanks for your warm welcome. We are very much excited to be visiting India!"
Earlier on Wednesday, Union MoS of Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh received Takaichi upon arrival.
In a post on X, he said, "Privileged to receive and welcome Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, on behalf of the Govt of India, on her arrival at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi, late this evening, on a 3-day visit to India where her engagements include the "15th India-Japan Annual Summit". The visit assumes special significance in the backdrop of growing strategic partnership between the two countries."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Sanae Takaichi to India, saying he was "delighted" to host her on her first visit to the country and looked forward to discussions aimed at further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
In a post on X following Takaichi's arrival in New Delhi, where she is currently on a three-day official visit to India, Prime Minister Modi said the two leaders would hold wide-ranging discussions covering bilateral and regional issues.
"A very warm welcome to India, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. We are delighted to host you on your first visit to India and I look forward to our wide-ranging discussions tomorrow that will further deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership," the PM said in his post.
"Through our joint efforts, we will continue to advance peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is a wonderful gesture! But honestly, I wish the media would focus more on the substance of the summit rather than just the ceremonial aspects. What India and Japan can achieve together in the Indo-Pacific region is crucial, especially given China's assertiveness. Let's hope both sides come up with concrete action plans.
Waah! Formalities are good, but the real test will be how this visit translates into investments and technology transfers. India needs Japan's help in semiconductors, high-speed rail, and clean energy. Hope the discussions go beyond the usual photo ops and handshakes. 😊
It's heartening to see such warmth between India and Japan! The Japanese PM looks genuinely happy to be here. This relationship is about mutual respect and shared values. Personal diplomacy matters a lot, and PM Modi's personal rapport with world leaders is paying off. Proud moment for India! 🇮🇳
Good to see our strategic partners getting such respect. But I'm a bit skeptical about how much has changed since the last summit. The bullet train project is still stuck on land acquisition issues. Hope this visit gives a push to pending projects. Actions speak louder than words, as we say.
As someone who has lived in Japan, I can tell you this relationship is extremely valuable. Japanese are very meticulous and their technology is world-class. When they say they're excited to visit India, they mean it. This could be a game-changer for Make in India! 🌟
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