Your Excellency Prime Minister Ishiba,
Delegates from both countries,
Friends from the media

Namaste!
Konbanwa!

First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Ishiba for his kind words and warm welcome.

Our discussion today was both productive and purposeful. We both agree that as two major economies and vibrant democracies, our partnership is very important not only for our two countries, but also for global peace and stability.

Strong democracies are natural partners in shaping a better world.

Friends,

Today, we have laid a strong foundation for a new and golden chapter in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership. We have set a roadmap for the next decade. Our vision focuses on investment, innovation, economic security, environment, technology, health, mobility, people-to-people ties, and state-prefecture cooperation. We have set a target of 10 trillion Yen investment from Japan in India over the next ten years. We will also give special attention to connecting Small and Medium Enterprises and Start-ups from both countries.

At the India-Japan Business Forum too, I urged the Japanese companies to, "Make in India, Make for the world”.

Friends,

Our Joint Credit Mechanism is a big win for energy. It shows that our green partnership is as strong as our economic partnership. In this direction, we are also launching the Sustainable Fuel Initiative and Battery Supply Chain Partnership.

We are launching the Economic Security Cooperation Initiative. Under this, we shall move forward with a comprehensive approach in critical and strategic areas.

Cooperation in the area of High Technology is a priority for both of us. In this context, Digital Partnership 2.0 and AI cooperation initiatives are being undertaken. Semiconductors and rare earth minerals shall remain at the top of our agendas.

Friends,

We believe that Japanese technology and Indian talent are a winning combination. While we are working on high-speed rail at one end, we are also making rapid progress in areas like ports, aviation, and shipbuilding under the Next Generation Mobility Partnership.

We welcome the agreement reached between ISRO and JAXA for cooperation in the Chandrayaan-5 mission. Our active participation will symbolise the progress of humanity beyond the boundaries of the Earth, and into space!

Friends,

Under the action plan of human resource exchange, over the next five years, both sides shall encourage an exchange of 5 lakh people, in different fields. 50,000 skilled Indians will actively contribute to the economy of Japan, under this.

The partnership between India and Japan shall not be limited to Delhi and Tokyo. Our engagement will deepen through institutional cooperation between the States of India and the Prefectures of Japan. This will open new doors for trade, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges.

Friends,

India and Japan are fully committed towards a free, open, peaceful, prosperous, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.

We have shared concerns towards Terrorism and Cyber security. We also have shared interests in the areas of Defence and Maritime Security. We have jointly decided to further strengthen our cooperation in the fields of Defence Industry, and Innovation.

Friends,

India and Japan partnership is rooted in mutual trust, reflects our national priorities, and is shaped by our shared values and beliefs.

Together, we carry a common dream of peace, progress, and prosperity of our peoples, and for the world.

Excellency,

Once again, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your friendship. And I cordially invite you to visit India for the next Annual Summit.

Arigato Gozaimasu.

Thank you

DISCLAIMER -This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister's remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.

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