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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome in Sendai with locals chanting "Welcome Modi San!" during his Japan visit. He traveled with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba on a bullet train, symbolizing the strong bilateral friendship. The visit included tours of key industrial facilities including a major semiconductor manufacturing plant. This cooperation enhances India's access to advanced technology and strengthens economic security partnerships between the two nations.

Key Points: Modi San Welcome in Japan as PM Visits Sendai Semiconductor Plant

  • Locals chant "Welcome to Japan Modi San" enthusiastically
  • PM Modi interacts with children and Indian community members
  • Two PMs travel together on bullet train symbolizing friendship
  • Visit focuses on semiconductor plant and industrial cooperation
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Locals in Japan cheer 'Modi San Welcome' as PM reaches Sendai

PM Modi receives warm welcome in Sendai, visits semiconductor facility with Japanese PM Ishiba. Locals chant "Welcome Modi San" during his Japan visit.

"A journey of friendship and progress - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

Sendai, August 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sendai on Saturday morning, where he was greeted with great fervour by the locals and Indian community members upon his arrival.

People from all walks of life erupted into joyous chants to welcome PM Modi by saying, "Welcome to Japan, Modi San!"

PM Modi expressed happiness and greeted them warmly.

He also interacted with the children who were among the scores of people lined up to welcome PM Modi enthusiastically.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bullet train on Saturday to reach Sendai.

https://x.com/shigeruishiba/status/1961610621365227862

Earlier in the day, PM Modi greeted the Indian train drivers.

In a post on X, Ishiba said, "Greetings with the Indian train drivers currently training at JR East."

https://x.com/shigeruishiba/status/1961610432839626974

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sendai city, Miyagi Prefecture, on Saturday, where he will visit key industrial facilities, including a semiconductor plant and a bullet train coach manufacturing site.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said that the gesture of both PMs travelling together symbolises the warmth of the India-Japan friendship.

"A journey of friendship and progress. In a unique gesture symbolising the warmth of the India-Japan friendship, PM Narendra Modi and PM Shigeru Ishiba travelled together to Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on the Shinkansen," Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

He is on a two-day official visit to Japan for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

The semiconductor facility, located near Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, is being developed by Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) in collaboration with SBI Holdings and Japanese partners under the joint venture Japan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (JSMC).

Situated in the Second Northern Sendai Central Industrial Park in Ohira Village, the plant represents one of Japan's largest efforts to revive its domestic chip-making industry.

Economic security is a key pillar of India-Japan cooperation, covering semiconductors, AI, critical minerals, and clean energy.

For India, deeper collaboration in these sectors provides access to advanced technology, enhances supply-chain resilience, and opens up investment opportunities, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations.

- ANI

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Priya S
The image of both PMs traveling together on the bullet train is so symbolic! Japan's technology and India's talent - what a powerful combination. Hope this brings more job opportunities for our engineers back home.
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Rohit P
While the diplomatic gestures are impressive, I hope these partnerships actually translate into affordable technology for common Indians. Semiconductor manufacturing is great, but we need to see results on the ground.
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Sarah B
The cultural exchange is beautiful to see! "Modi San" - such respect from Japanese people. This partnership goes beyond politics and creates genuine people-to-connections 👏
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Vikram M
Japan's precision engineering combined with Indian innovation can create wonders. The semiconductor plant collaboration is strategically important for reducing our dependency on China. Great move!
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Ananya R
Love how PM Modi always takes time to interact with children and common people during his visits. These small gestures make big impacts in international relations. More power to India-Japan friendship!

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