Modi, Takaichi boost India-Japan cooperation in AI, defence, Indo-Pacific security 

NEW DELHI, July 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan Prime Minister SanaeTakaichi held bilateral discussions in New Delhi on Thursday, the discussions focused on AI, defence, maritime, indo-pacific and more. Prime Minister Modi termed the partnership between the two countries as 'a new chapter in special strategic and global partnership.'

The two leaders announced major new steps in defence, artificial intelligence, healthcare and Indo-Pacific security.
After bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, both the leaders witnessed the signing of several key agreements that promise to take the already strong partnership to greater heights. 

PM Modi described technology as the “strongest pillar” of ties between the two countries, while both sides pledged to work together for peace and stability in the region.

Addressing the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, PM Modi said that there was a "strategic synergy, confidence and clarity" between New Delhi and Tokyo. He called for a collaboration where Japan's technology and India's market present a "resilient supply chain" in semiconductors, pharma and critical minerals.

India and Japan have enhanced economic ties with Tokyo to invest 10 trillion yen in India over the next decade.

"Today, PM Takaichi and I have decided to further speed up and deepen our partnership. We signed agreements on economic security, AI, defence, health and several issues so that this partnership becomes futuristic and limitless. There is strategic synergy, confidence and clarity between our two governments. The responsibility to turn this into outcomes is yours," the Prime Minister said.�" Z NEWS