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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that his visits to Japan and China will significantly advance India's national interests. This marks his first standalone visit to Japan in nearly seven years for the 15th Annual Summit. The trip focuses on expanding economic collaboration and emerging technology partnerships, particularly in AI and semiconductors. Modi will then attend the SCO summit in China, where he plans to meet with world leaders including Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.

Key Points: PM Modi Confident Japan China Visits Advance India National Interests

  • Modi's first standalone Japan visit in seven years for annual summit
  • Focus on expanding economic and semiconductor investment ties
  • SCO summit attendance to address regional security challenges
  • Strengthening civilizational bonds and cultural exchanges with Japan
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Confident that my visits to Japan, China would further our national interests: PM Modi

PM Modi embarks on Japan and China visits, focusing on economic ties, technology cooperation, and SCO summit participation to strengthen India's global position.

"We would endeavor to give new wings to our collaboration - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, August 29

Expressing confidence over his two-nation tour to Japan and China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that these visits will further India's national interests and priorities, while advancing regional and global peace and security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day official visit to Japan, scheduled from August 29 to 30, to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. This marks his first standalone visit to Japan in nearly seven years.

In his departing statement, PM Modi said, "At the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, I am embarking on a two-day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit. During my visit, we would focus on shaping the next phase in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has made steady and significant progress over the past eleven years."

"We would endeavour to give new wings to our collaboration, expand the scope and ambition of our economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and Semiconductors. The visit will also be an opportunity to strengthen our civilizational bonds and cultural ties that connect our peoples," he added.

Following his Japan leg, the Prime Minister will head to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin.

"From Japan, I will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. India is an active and constructive member of the SCO. During our Presidency, we have introduced new ideas and initiated collaboration in the fields of innovation, health and cultural exchanges," PM Modi said.

PM Modi said that India remains committed to working with the SCO members to address shared challenges and deepen regional cooperation.

"I also look forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit," he said.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh had told Parliament earlier this month that the main goals and tasks of SCO are outlined in Article 1 of its Charter titled 'Goals and Tasks'. One of the main goals is "joint combating terrorism, separatism and extremism in all their manifestations, fighting against illicit narcotics and arms trafficking and other types of transnational criminal activity, and also illegal migration".

- ANI

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Priya S
Hope the talks with China address the border issues properly. We need peaceful relations but not at the cost of our territorial integrity. The SCO platform should be used to make our concerns heard clearly.
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Aman W
Japan partnership is fantastic! Their technology and our market can create wonders. AI and semiconductor collaboration could really boost Make in India. Hope we get more Japanese investments in manufacturing.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope there's more transparency about the actual outcomes. These summits often make big promises but we need to see concrete results that benefit ordinary Indians.
Vikram M
Meeting both Xi and Putin on sidelines is smart diplomacy. India playing the balancing act between East and West shows our growing global stature. Hope we get good deals on energy and trade!
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Nisha Z
The cultural exchange aspect is underrated! Our ancient civilizational connections with both countries can be a strong foundation for modern partnerships. More people-to-people contacts would be great 👍

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