India and Japan Announce 10-Year Strategic Partnership Roadmap

During a meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba solidified their commitment to collaboration by exchanging agreements. Prime Minister Modi shared that the discussions were both productive and goal-oriented. A joint roadmap outlining the next ten years of cooperation between India and Japan was revealed. Modi emphasized the significance of the two nations as major global economies and vibrant democracies, stating their partnership is crucial for both countries and global stability. He added that strong democracies are natural allies in creating a better world. The focus of this partnership will encompass investment, innovation, economic security, environmental protection, technological advancements, healthcare, mobility solutions, and cultural exchange. Japan intends to invest 10 trillion yen in India within the next decade, with an emphasis on connecting small and medium enterprises and startups of both countries.