Japanese PM Fumio Kishida lands in India; defence, Indo-Pacific on agenda

Japanese PM in India with an eye on trade, China

Modi and Kishida expected to announce initiatives on clean energy, digital trade and infrastructure as part of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in India with an eye on trade, China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kishida are also set to discuss priorities for India's presidency of G20 and Japan's presidency of the G7

PM Modi, Japan PM Fumio Kishida vow to expand India-Japan relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and both leaders held that expansion of ties is important for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific besides benefiting the two countries in diverse areas.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida lands in India; defence, Indo-Pacific on agenda

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in India’s capital New Delhi on Monday morning to further strengthen bilateral ties in a range of areas, including defence and security, trade and investment, and high technologies. The Japanese prime minister's visit is expected to last around 27 hours. Kishida will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also deliver a speech on Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy and its new defence posture. Later

Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in India

The Japanese prime minister is expected to unveil his plan for a "free and open Indo-Pacific" with a focus on India's increasingly significant role for the region during the visit. The evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's rising military assertiveness is also likely to figure in the wide-ranging talks between Modi and Kishida. The Japanese prime minister's visit is expected to last around 27 hours.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives today for bilateral talks

Kishida’s plan is expected to include the provision of non-military equipment and infrastructure support for countries in the region that have been facing threats from Beijing’s belligerence, including the military buildup in the South China Sea.