Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to Arrive in New Delhi for 16th India-Japan Annual Summit
The Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi this evening for a landmark three-day official visit to India. This marks Prime Minister Takaichi’s first official visit to the country since taking office.
Tomorrow, she will join Prime Minister Narendra Modi to co-chair the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. The high-level meeting offers both leaders a key opportunity to review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation, while exchanging views on pressing regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Deepening a Historic Partnership
The visit comes as the two nations prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations in 2027. Rooted in centuries of cultural and civilizational exchange, spiritual affinity, and shared democratic values, the bilateral relationship was elevated to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014.
Today, cooperation spans critical areas including economic security, defense, science and technology, and robust people-to-people ties.
A Strong Economic Foundation
The economic pillar remains a major driver of the alliance, anchored by the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement which took effect in August 2011.
- Bilateral Trade: Surpassed $27 billion during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
- Foreign Direct Investment: Japan stands as India’s 5th largest investor, injecting $48.17 billion into the Indian economy between April 2000 and March 2026.
Beyond commerce and security, cultural ties continue to flourish. Japanese society maintains a deep interest in Indian culture—particularly yoga—while both nations continue to find common ground through their shared Buddhist heritage and cultural symbolism.
