Johannesburg [South Africa], November 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mentioned methods to speed up bilateral cooperation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
PM Modi, throughout their assembly on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, mentioned that the 2 need to improve ties between their nations.
In a publish on X, he mentioned, ‘Had a productive assembly with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan. We mentioned methods so as to add momentum to bilateral cooperation in areas similar to innovation, defence, expertise mobility and extra. We are additionally seeking to improve commerce ties between our nations. A robust India-Japan partnership is important for a greater planet.’
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This assembly was the primary time the 2 leaders met in particular person since Sanae Takaichi assumed workplace as Japan’s first feminine Prime Minister in October 2025. PM Modi had beforehand held a congratulatory cellphone name along with her on October 29, 2025.
Earlier, on October 29, PM Modi spoke with PM Takaichi and congratulated her on assuming workplace. He mentioned the shared imaginative and prescient of advancing the partnership between the 2 nations, and the leaders underscored that stronger India-Japan ties are very important for international peace, stability and prosperity.
Sharing the main points of the decision in a publish on X, PM Modi mentioned, ‘Had a heat dialog with Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan. Congratulated her on assuming workplace and mentioned our shared imaginative and prescient for advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with give attention to financial safety, defence cooperation and expertise mobility. We agreed that stronger India-Japan ties are very important for international peace, stability and prosperity.’
Earlier within the day, PM Narendra Modi interacted with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
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He additionally held a leaders’ assembly of IBSA, a discussion board which displays the enduring dedication to strengthening the voice and aspirations of the Global South.
In a publish on X, he mentioned, ‘During the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, President Lula of Brazil, President Ramaphosa of South Africa and I held a leaders’ assembly of IBSA, a discussion board which displays our enduring dedication to strengthening the voice and aspirations of the Global South. IBSA is not any odd grouping. It is a vital platform that connects three continents, three massive democratic powers and three main economies.’
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‘Ours is a bond that’s heartfelt, carrying with it variety, shared values and shared aspirations. All three IBSA nations have held the G20 Presidency within the final three years and have used this chance to additional the human-centric agenda,’ he added.
‘Highlighted a couple of ideas to deepen IBSA cooperation: IBSA should ship a unified message to the world that institutional reform is not non-compulsory…it’s now important. It is a actuality that international establishments are far faraway from the realities of the twenty first century. This has to alter. Close coordination within the battle in opposition to terror. There may be no room for double requirements on this subject. Establish an IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance that can leverage expertise for human-centric improvement. Start an IBSA Fund for Climate-Resilient Agriculture. This is important for meals safety and sustainability,’ he added. (ANI)