Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 30 concluded his two-day official visit to Japan, marking what he described as a trip of “productive outcomes” with significant gains in trade, technology, and strategic cooperation. From a major investment commitment to joint semiconductor initiatives, the visit has been seen as a milestone in advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
10 Trillion Yen Investment Commitment
One of the biggest announcements came from Tokyo, where the Japanese government unveiled its target of investing 10 trillion yen (around Rs 60,000 crores) in India over the next decade. The ambitious plan is expected to boost bilateral economic engagement across multiple sectors, with a special focus on economic security, sustainable development, and advanced technologies.
#WATCH | Tokyo, Japan: PM Narendra Modi says, "We have set a goal of investment of 10 Trillion Yen from Japan in India in the next 10 years. Special emphasis will be laid on connecting India's and Japan's small and medium enterprises and startups."
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The 10-year roadmap signed by the two sides lays out a framework for expanding cooperation across defence, mobility, health, clean energy, critical minerals, and next-generation infrastructure. It also emphasizes people-to-people ties and stronger engagement between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.
On the second day of his trip, Prime Minister Modi, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, travelled to Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture to visit the Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi) semiconductor facility. The two leaders took the iconic Shinkansen bullet train to reach the city, where Modi was greeted with a rousing reception by local residents and members of the Indian diaspora chanting “Modi San, Welcome.”
PM Ishiba and I visited the Tokyo Electron Factory. We went to the Training Room, Production Innovation Lab and interacted with top officials of the company. The semiconductor sector is a key area for India-Japan cooperation.
In the last few years, India has made many strides in… pic.twitter.com/6Fmv0s7gUo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2025
The visit to the semiconductor facility underscored the shared goal of building robust, resilient, and trusted supply chains in a sector critical to both economies. TEL Miyagi, a leading Japanese firm in semiconductor technology, is exploring avenues of collaboration with India, which in recent years has positioned itself as a rising hub for electronics and chip manufacturing.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi said, “The semiconductor sector is a key area for India-Japan cooperation. In the last few years, India has made many strides in this sector. A lot of youngsters are getting associated with it as well.”
Earlier in Tokyo, Modi met with governors representing 16 Japanese prefectures. The meeting, facilitated under the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, aimed to promote stronger ties between Indian states and Japanese regions.
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The Prime Minister encouraged deeper collaboration in sectors such as manufacturing, mobility solutions, innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business development. He also highlighted emerging areas like artificial intelligence, startups, and clean energy as potential pillars of future cooperation.
“There is immense scope to cooperate in areas like trade, innovation, entrepreneurship and more. Futuristic sectors like startups, tech, and AI too can be beneficial,” Modi later posted on X.
A highlight of the trip was the unique gesture of both prime ministers travelling together on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Sendai. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called it “a journey of friendship and progress,” symbolising the closeness and trust between the two countries.
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During his stay in Tokyo, Modi also attended a lunch hosted by Prime Minister Ishiba, which further strengthened personal rapport between the two leaders.
The two nations also signed an “economic security architecture” agreement to promote resilience in strategic sectors such as clean energy, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. With global supply chains facing disruptions, both India and Japan have been seeking to reduce dependence on single-country sources, particularly in sensitive technologies.
The roadmap agreed upon during this visit aims to transform India-Japan relations into a more comprehensive partnership that not only strengthens bilateral trade but also positions both countries as key players in shaping regional and global economic stability.
At the conclusion of the visit, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to the Japanese leadership and people. In a message shared on social media, he said, “This visit to Japan will be remembered for the productive outcomes which will benefit the people of our nations. I thank PM Ishiba, the Japanese people and the Government for their warmth.”
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