Team News Riveting
New Delhi, August 28
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his visits to Japan and China would further the national interests and priorities.
It will also contribute to building fruitful cooperation in advancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development, Modi said in the departure statement on the eve of visit to Japan and China.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister is embarking on a two-day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit.
“During my visit, we would focus on shaping the next phase in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has made steady and significant progress over the past eleven years. We would endeavor to give new wings to our collaboration, expand scope and ambition of our economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and Semiconductors. The visit will also be an opportunity to strengthen our civilizational bonds and cultural ties that connect our peoples,” Modi said.
From Japan, the Prime Minister will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. India is an active and constructive member of SCO.
“During our Presidency, we have introduced new ideas and initiated collaboration in the fields of innovation, health and cultural exchanges. India remains committed to working with the SCO members to address shared challenges and deepen regional cooperation. I also look forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister added: “I am confident that my visits to Japan and China would further our national interests and priorities, and contribute to building fruitful cooperation in advancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development.”
