PM Modi’s Japan Visit Yields Major Agreements on Economy, Security, Technology, and Green Energy

India and Japan signed 13 key agreements and launched new initiatives to boost cooperation in economy, defense, technology, clean energy, and people-to-people ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan has concluded with a series of landmark agreements and initiatives that are set to shape bilateral ties for the next decade. Joined by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the two leaders outlined a new framework for deepening economic, strategic, and cultural relations.

Key Agreements Signed

1. India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade – A 10-year roadmap covering economic partnership, mobility, ecological sustainability, innovation, health, and cultural cooperation.
2. Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation – Expanding defense collaboration to address contemporary security challenges.
3. Action Plan for Human Resource Exchange – Facilitating the movement of 500,000 people, including 50,000 skilled Indians to Japan in the next five years.
4. Joint Crediting Mechanism – Supporting India’s decarbonization through Japanese technology and investment.
5. Digital Partnership 2.0 – Advancing cooperation in digital public infrastructure, AI, IoT, and semiconductors.
6. Mineral Resources Cooperation – Enhancing supply chain resilience in critical minerals.
7. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission – A new ISRO-JAXA partnership for Chandrayaan 5.
8. Clean Hydrogen & Ammonia Declaration – Promoting joint R&D and clean energy projects.
9. Cultural Exchange MoU – Expanding cooperation in art, heritage, and museum collaborations.
10. Decentralized Waste Water Management MoU – Joint efforts for sustainable water management.
11. Environmental Cooperation MoU – Collaboration on pollution control, biodiversity, and climate change.
12. Diplomatic Exchange MoU – Building stronger academic and diplomatic linkages.
13. Science & Technology Cooperation Statement – Promoting joint research and start-up collaboration.

Other Major Outcomes

• Private investment target of JPY 10 trillion from Japan to India over the next decade.
• Launch of the Economic Security Initiative to strengthen supply chain resilience in semiconductors, clean energy, telecom, and pharmaceuticals.
• India-Japan AI Initiative for collaboration on large language models and AI start-ups.
• Next-Gen Mobility Partnership focusing on railways, aviation, shipping, and Make-in-India mobility solutions.
• SME Forum Launch to deepen collaboration between small and medium enterprises.
• Sustainable Fuel Initiative for joint research on biofuels and biogas.
• State-Prefecture Exchanges with increased high-level visits and cultural programs.
• Business Forums in Kansai and Kyushu to strengthen economic and people-to-people ties.

Prime Minister Modi said the agreements mark a “strategic and smart” partnership that will shape the Asian Century. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership, combining Japan’s technological strength with India’s scale and talent.

Source: PMO