Japan PM Sanae Takaichi To Meet Prime Minister Modi Today; AI, Chips And Economic Security On Agenda
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi To Meet Prime Minister Modi Today; AI, Chips And Economic Security On Agenda Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 08:18
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi To Meet Prime Minister Modi Today; AI, Chips And Economic Security On Agenda Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 08:18 IST India and Japan have been working to diversify supply chains for minerals used in electric vehicles, batteries and renewable energy technologies. Rapid Read Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (Credits: X) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening India’s ties with Japan across economic, strategic and technological sectors. Union Minister Jitendra Singh received her at the airport. Takaichi will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday before participating in the Japan-India Joint Economic Forum. More than 100 Japanese business leaders, including several chief executive officers, are expected to attend the forum. Japan PM Takaichi’s Schedule In Delhi On July 2 10:00 AM: Ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan 11:30 AM: Delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House 1:10 PM: Exchange of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), followed by joint press statements at Hyderabad House Economic Security Tops The Agenda The visit marks the first bilateral summit between PM Modi and Takaichi since she assumed office last year. Economic security is expected to dominate the discussions, with both countries likely to focus on making supply chains more resilient in sectors such as semiconductors and critical minerals. The leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and global developments, including the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, as well as the evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan has repeatedly described India as an indispensable partner in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law. AI, Semiconductors And Clean Energy Artificial Intelligence is expected to be one of the key areas of discussion during the visit, with India and Japan likely to issue a separate joint statement on AI cooperation. The partnership is expected to focus on research and development, industrial applications of AI, digital public infrastructure, skill development, and the responsible use and governance of emerging technologies. The leaders are also expected to discuss cooperation in semiconductors, advanced battery technology, pharmaceuticals, biogas, oil and gas production, and advanced manufacturing as both countries seek to strengthen collaboration in high-tech and strategic industries. In the clean energy sector, Japan is expected to support India’s plans to establish a large green ammonia plant, which could help reduce emissions in the shipping and fertiliser industries while strengthening long-term energy security. Strategic minerals are also likely to be a key area of cooperation. India and Japan have been working to diversify supply chains for minerals used in electric vehicles, batteries and renewable energy technologies, with fresh agreements on exploration, processing and supply resilience expected during the visit. Defence And Next-Generation Mobility The two countries are also expected to review progress in defence and maritime cooperation. Discussions are likely to include defence equipment and technology collaboration, the Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, and the MAHASAGAR (Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region) initiative.
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