Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a spiritual welcome in Tokyo on Friday as members of the Japanese community greeted him with the recitation of the Gayatri Mantra and other Vedic chants. At Haneda Airport, Japanese artists performed cultural programmes, while the Indian diaspora gathered in large numbers to welcome the Prime Minister. The event reflected the cultural and spiritual ties between the two nations.
More visuals of welcome for PM Modi in Tokyo this morning pic.twitter.com/56wjHQdDsZ
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 29, 2025
PM Modi interacted with members of the community before leaving for his scheduled meetings. His arrival in Japan marked the beginning of a two-day visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties.
PM Modi’s Focus on Civilisational Bonds
Before leaving for Japan, Prime Minister Modi said that the visit would provide an opportunity to strengthen the civilisational bonds between India and Japan. He described the trip as an occasion to deepen economic and cultural cooperation. According to Japan’s Kyodo News, the Japanese government will likely announce a 10 trillion yen (USD 68 billion) investment target for India during the two-day visit.
Tokyo: PM Modi welcomed by chants of Gayatri Mantra pic.twitter.com/a4WHsPQXnt
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 29, 2025
The announcement is expected to encourage further investment and collaboration. Both leaders will also hold a joint press conference to present their shared vision for cooperation across multiple sectors.
Key Areas of India-Japan Cooperation
During the summit, PM Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are expected to agree on a framework for economic security cooperation. The two leaders will discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. The visit will also highlight cultural linkages and the shared strategic vision between India and Japan. PM Modi will travel to Sendai to visit a semiconductor factory, underlining the importance of technological cooperation. Both sides view this partnership as essential for driving innovation, trade, and long-term economic security in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit
After concluding his Japan visit, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. He will take part in bilateral and multilateral discussions with world leaders. Ahead of his departure, the Prime Minister said that his visit to Japan and China would deepen strategic and global partnerships. “Over the next few days, will be in Japan and China to attend various bilateral and multilateral programmes. In Japan, will take part in the 15th Annual India-Japan Summit and hold talks with PM Shigeru Ishiba,” PM Modi posted on X.
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