Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was received by her Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during her arrival at an event in New Delhi on July 2, 2026. This meeting underscores the strengthening ties between Tokyo and New Delhi amid increasing focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
The summit reflects a shared interest in harnessing middle-power momentum to address regional challenges and promote stability. Farwa Aamer, director of South Asia initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute based in New York, and Emma Chanlett-Avery, the organization's director of political-security affairs and deputy director in Washington, have noted the significance of this growing partnership.
The event marks a continuation of diplomatic efforts between Japan and India to collaborate on political and security issues within Asia, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
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