India Japan Ties

November 20, 2025 10:11 AM

India says Joint Crediting Mechanism key to scaling equitable climate action at CoP30

India on Wednesday described the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) as a key instrument for expanding equitable and technology-driven climate action, as Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav joined the 11th JCM Partner Countries’ Meeting on the sidelines of the UN climate summit in Belem, Brazil. The JCM is a bilateral initiative that allows a partner country, such as India, to cooperate with Japan to implement low-carbon projects and receive carbon credits. These credits, generated from proje...

August 29, 2025 4:57 PM

PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba participate in India-Japan Annual Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba on Friday participated in the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit at Kantei, the official residence of the Japanese PM. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George, and other senior officials were also present. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour at Kantei before the summit discussions. Earlier in the day, PM Modi and Prime ...

August 29, 2025 4:45 PM

India-Japan parliamentary exchanges in focus as PM Modi meets Japanese Speaker

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Japan's House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga along with a group of Japanese Members of Parliament, highlighting the growing depth of India–Japan relations. “I had a wonderful meeting with Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga and a group of Members of Parliament from Japan. We discussed the strong and friendly relations between India and Japan, with a special focus on parliamentary exchanges, human resource development, cultural ties and cooperatio...

August 29, 2025 1:51 PM

Capital in India does not just grow, it multiplies: PM Modi at India-Japan Economic Forum

Highlighting India’s transformation over the past decade and its growing appeal as a global investment destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that “capital in India does not just grow, it multiplies.” Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo at the start of his two-day official visit, PM Modi underlined the country’s robust growth trajectory and the deepening strategic partnership with Japan. Citing a survey by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), ...

August 29, 2025 9:34 AM

Truly commendable: PM Modi lauds Indian community in Japan for preserving cultural roots

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian community in Japan for their commitment to preserving the their cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to the Japanese society. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable. In a few hours from now, will be interacting with a group of ...

August 29, 2025 10:17 AM

Opportunity to deepen existing partnerships: PM Modi arrives in Tokyo for two-day official visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday, marking the start of his two-day official visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. He said that the visit would provide an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Landed in Tokyo. As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing a...

August 28, 2025 12:40 PM

India-Japan ties: 170 MoUs signed in 2 years with over $13 billion in committed investments

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to Japan from August 29–30 to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the partnership between the two nations has entered a new phase of accelerated economic and strategic engagement. Over the past two years, more than 170 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed, representing over $13 billion in committed investments across diverse sectors. From steel plants i...

May 5, 2025 11:18 PM

Jaishankar appreciates Japan’s support for India over Pahalgam terrorist attack

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met the Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, Fukushiro Nukaga, and expressed gratitude for Tokyo’s expression of solidarity following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Jaishankar, who hosted Nukaga and his parliamentary and business delegation in Delhi, also lauded the Japanese leader’s efforts in fostering the "natural relationship" between the two countries. “Delighted to meet Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga ...