Foreign Media: India-Japan Leaders' Meeting Reaches Multiple Agreements, Deepening Cooperation in AI, Metals, and Energy
On July 2, following talks between Indian Prime Minister Modi and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, both sides announced the signing of cooperation agreements covering fields such as artificial intelligence, metals, and energy, along with the development of a joint roadmap for economic security. Takaichi's three-day visit to New Delhi concluded with the 16th annual summit between the two nations.
Modi stated, "The combination of Japan’s precision technology and India’s software capabilities will inject new momentum into global AI development." According to data from the Indian government, bilateral trade between the two countries reached $27.5 billion in the fiscal year 2025/26, while Japanese investment in India totaled $3.2 billion between April and December 2025.
Modi also revealed that, as members of the "Quad" (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), the two countries have signed their first joint research and development agreement in the defense sector; furthermore, they will implement the "India-Japan Biogas Initiative" to build 1,000 biogas and organic fertilizer plants across India.
Japan has long been one of India’s top sources of foreign investment, previously supporting major infrastructure projects such as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail. Recently, Japanese firms acquired a 20% stake in Indian bank Yes Bank for $1.6 billion. Takaichi traveled with a large business delegation and was scheduled to attend a business forum and deliver a speech on the same day.
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