New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her resounding victory in the recent elections to Japan's House of Representatives. The Prime Minister conveyed his confidence that the bilateral relations between India and Japan would continue to strengthen under her leadership.
In a post on X, PM Modi conveyed his congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives. He emphasized the vital role of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan in enhancing global peace, stability, and prosperity. He further expressed his confidence that under Takaichi's leadership, the friendship between India and Japan would reach even greater heights.
Takaichi's victory in the snap lower house elections has consolidated her position as Japan's Prime Minister, just months after she assumed the role as the first woman to hold the office. Her ruling coalition secured a sweeping victory, gaining a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-member House of Representatives. With coalition partner Ishin no Kai, the bloc is projected to hold between 302-366 seats, giving them a commanding position in the government. This supermajority potentially allows her to bypass the upper house if needed.
India and Japan share a long-standing Special Strategic and Global Partnership, characterized by close collaboration across various sectors. These include defense and security, infrastructure development, trade and investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges. The two nations also collaborate in regional and multilateral forums, including the Quad, to promote a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The relationship between India and Japan is built on a foundation of shared values and a commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Both countries recognize the importance of a stable and secure maritime domain and have been working together to enhance maritime security cooperation. They have also been collaborating on various infrastructure projects in India, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project.
The partnership extends to the technological sphere, with both countries exploring opportunities for collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies. People-to-people exchanges are also a key component of the relationship, fostering greater understanding and goodwill between the two nations.
PM Modi's congratulatory message to PM Takaichi underscores the importance India attaches to its relationship with Japan. As two major powers in Asia, India and Japan share a common vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous region. With PM Takaichi's continued leadership, the India-Japan partnership is poised to play an even greater role in shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific and beyond.