Laid foundation of golden chapter in India-Japan partnership today: PM Modi

IANS | August 29, 2025 5:36 PM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Terming Indian talent and Japanese technology as a "winning combination", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the two nations laid the foundation of a new and golden chapter in their Special Strategic and Global Partnership on Friday as they make rapid progress in areas like ports, aviation and shipbuilding under the Next Generation Mobility Partnership.

India, Africa must double bilateral trade by 2030: Piyush Goyal

IANS | August 29, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India and Africa must work to double bilateral trade by 2030, focusing on value addition, technology-driven agriculture, renewable energy, and healthcare, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

India and Japan force for peace, progress and stability in Asia, world: PM Modi

IANS | August 29, 2025 4:48 PM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India and Japan will continue to be a force for peace, progress and stability in Asia and the entire world. Lauding ties between India and Japan, he stated that the two nations are not just "close partners" but ancient civilisations, vibrant democracies and leading economic powers, who share a common strategic outlook.

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

IANS | August 29, 2025 4:35 PM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba on Friday participated in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit being held at Kantei, the official residence of PM of Japan. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, India's Ambassador to Japan Sibi George and other officials also attended the meeting.

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

IANS | August 29, 2025 3:31 PM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Japan's House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga and a group of Members of Parliament from Japan on Friday. During the meeting, the leaders discussed the ties between two nations, with a special focus on parliamentary exchanges, human resource development, cultural exchanges and cooperation across key sectors.