Tokyo [Japan], September 7 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the assist he obtained in strengthening India-Japan relations throughout his tenure within the nation, as he prepares to go away his submit, JT reported.
George expressed confidence that Japan would proceed to be a ‘steadfast companion’ as India works towards its purpose of changing into a complicated economic system by 2047, marking 100 years of independence.
Reflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest two-day go to to Japan, the Indian Ambassador stated that the journey ‘added a brand new chapter’ to bilateral ties and laid out an bold roadmap for the subsequent decade, as reported by JT, citing a farewell article forward of his departure on Wednesday.
He highlighted the importance of revising the India-Japan Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation for the primary time in 17 years. He famous Japan’s dedication to mobilise JPY 10 trillion in personal investments in India over the approaching 10 years.
George emphasised that summit-level engagements and frequent high-level conferences have additional strengthened the ‘particular strategic and world partnership’ between the 2 international locations, JT reported.
He additionally pointed to rising army cooperation, equivalent to joint drills between the Indian Armed Forces and Japan’s Self-Defence Forces, together with cultural exchanges and upcoming occasions just like the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, as necessary drivers of the connection.
‘My diplomatic journey spanned all 47 prefectures of Japan… I treasure my interactions with Japanese society in any respect ranges,’ he stated, as quoted by JT.
‘I’m deeply grateful for the friendships cast throughout sectors,’ he added.
Upon his return to India, George will assume the function of Secretary in control of Europe and different issues on the Ministry of External Affairs.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched into a two-day go to to Japan.
PM Modi’s go to to Japan was his eighth since taking workplace in 2014, marking an necessary milestone in India-Japan relations.
PM Modi and PM Ishiba reviewed the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, specializing in defence, safety, commerce, economic system, expertise, and people-to-people exchanges.
Japan has introduced a decade-long funding plan value USD 68 billion in India, with discussions on cooperation in crucial areas equivalent to semiconductors, uncommon earths, and clear vitality.
The two leaders explored Tokyo’s participation in India’s bullet practice mission, together with the potential procurement of E10 bullet trains for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail.
PM Modi and PM Ishiba visited a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Sendai, discussing potential collaboration between India and Japan in semiconductor manufacturing and provide chains.
PM Modi additionally attended a luncheon with the Governor of Miyagi Prefecture, Murai; the Chairman of JR East, Fukazawa; the President of Tokyo Electron, Kawai; and the President of Tohoku University, Tomunaga.
During his time there, he held some ‘productive’ engagements and in addition achieved constructive outcomes.
He expressed his gratitude to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the heat prolonged to him in the course of the go to.
‘This go to to Japan shall be remembered for the productive outcomes which can profit the folks of our nations. I thank PM Ishiba, the Japanese folks and the Government for his or her heat,’ the PM wrote in a submit on X, forward of his departure from Japan. (ANI)